Steve James

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Why I Enrolled: A Member’s Perspective on the FOP Legal Defense Plan

When George Ballard looks back on his 30-year law enforcement career—spanning city police, corrections, and the sheriff’s office—he remembers countless calls, long shifts and the camaraderie of the badge. But one memory stands out above all the...

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Everyone Deserves a Backer: Insights from an FOP Legal Defense Plan Attorney

When a law enforcement officer becomes the subject of a legal investigation, everything changes. There's uncertainty, risk, and a need for immediate...

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Celebrating 30 Years of the FOP Legal Defense Plan

In 1995, the Fraternal Order of Police made a promise to its members: that no officer would ever stand alone when facing legal challenges in the line...

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