FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
TRI-COUNTY LODGE #52
WE LOVE OUR COMMUNITY...BECAUSE WE ARE OUR COMMUNITY
Our membership is composed of active and retired law enforcement officers who have dedicated their careers—and often risked their lives—to protect the people and property of their communities. Over the decades, our lodge has built deep roots throughout the region and values the strong relationships we maintain with local leaders and community partners.
Members of Lodge #52 participate in annual programs that give back to the residents of Craven, Jones, and Pamlico Counties. Each year, we launch outreach initiatives focused on investing in our local youth and strengthening the future of our communities. Below are a few of our signature projects:
COPS & COATS
Winters in our region can be harsh, and we know that many families struggle to make ends meet during the colder months. To help meet this need, our lodge partners with private donors and local businesses to provide warm jackets and winter coats to children throughout our community. Recipients are selected based on needs identified by trusted community leaders, ensuring that support reaches the families who need it most.
We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributes to this effort each year. Your generosity makes this program possible, and we could not do it without you.
SHOP WITH A COP
Each year, the North Carolina FOP Tri‑County Lodge #52 partners with local businesses, law enforcement agencies, and community leaders to provide school supplies to children throughout our region. Our lodge coordinates donation efforts with generous supporters who help make this annual initiative possible.
Selected children have the opportunity to shop alongside police officers to choose the items they need for the upcoming school year. This experience not only ensures they are prepared for success, but also strengthens the bond between our youth and the officers who serve their communities. We value our young people greatly and remain committed to supporting their future.
For information on how you can contribute to this program, please contact our lodge.
FAMILY SUPPORT
We proudly affirm that our sacred brotherhood will never fade. The North Carolina FOP Tri‑County Lodge #52 is committed to supporting our members—and the families who stand beside them—through every stage of their careers and beyond. That commitment does not waver with time or circumstance. We will always remember the sacrifices made by our fallen brothers and sisters in law enforcement, and we remain dedicated to preserving their legacy with dignity and respect.
Our lodge has worked tirelessly to ensure that these sacrifices are never forgotten. Lodge #52 successfully advocated for, and continues to maintain, two permanent law enforcement memorials in Craven County: one at Don Miller Park and another at the main entrance of the New Bern Police Department. These memorials serve as lasting reminders of courage, service, and the profound cost of protecting our communities.
We honor them today, tomorrow, and always.