Frequently Asked Questions

The Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers-USA (FCPO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian discipleship training ministry to the men and women across the nation serving in law enforcement. FCPO challenges and equips law enforcement officers to be powerful, effective disciples of Jesus Christ.

The Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers-USA's primary distinction from other Christian organizations is our focus on discipling the Christian men and women in the law enforcement community across the United States. Discipleship is at the heart of everything FCPO is and does. There is no other organization offering Biblical training specifically designed for law enforcement officers.

Not in the traditional sense. FCPO-USA asks new membership applicants to commit to a gift to the national ministry of $5.00 monthly or $60.00 yearly. Many officers are trying to pay the rent and feed their families on a relatively small salary, in addition to paying dues to police unions, benevolence associations, etc. We don't want FCPO membership to be a financial burden to anyone, and almost everyone can afford $5 per month. These membership donations are used to defray the expenses of the national office providing ministry support (staff, equipment, and materials) to the many local chapters across the U.S. Although additional donations from members are certainly welcomed, no other fees are required.

FCPO is a faith ministry, meaning we rely primarily on the generous monthly pledges and one-time gifts of our supporters to meet expenses. Your financial partnership is an eternal investment, enabling the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers-USA to minister to thousands of men and women in the law enforcement community across the nation.

FCPO members, through local chapters across the U.S., meet regularly to study the Bible, pray for one another and those around them, and plan "outreach" events/activities/services designed to be attractive to unsaved friends. Although specific events vary from chapter to chapter, these include breakfasts or luncheons with guest speakers, couples banquets, sports activities, weekend retreats, community service projects, and many more. At each event, the gospel is clearly presented and an opportunity given to receive Jesus Christ as Savior. FCPO members are trained in giving their testimony and leading others to Christ.

FCPO-USA welcomes spouses of peace officers to join as associate members. Associate members receive all benefits and resources that regular members enjoy. Associate membership is a great way for a spouse to demonstrate their support of Christians in law enforcement and join in their officer's commitment to this ministry.  Additionally, we have and can refer you to resources especially for spouses.

FCPO-Canada is a separate entity, although we do occasionally partner together on specific projects. Founded in 1983, FCPO-Canada reaches out to officers across the provinces of Canada with the love of Jesus Christ. You may visit their website at fcpocanada.com

Yes. FCPO-USA maintains strategic partnerships with other reputable organizations in order to combine forces and resources to reach common goals. The core of these partnerships is a Scriptural foundation, and a love for the law enforcement community.  Through cooperative arrangements with like-minded individuals and organizations, God has enriched our fellowship, expanded our “reach,” and meaningfully touched thousands of lives.

The FCPO logo is in the form of a circle, which indicates Christ's never ending love for us. In the center is an open Bible, representing God's Word. Above it is a ray of gold, signifying Heaven. The colors surrounding it (and their meaning) are:

• Red, which stands for Christ's blood shed on the cross;
  
• White, showing what happens to our sin when covered by His blood;
  
• Blue, indicating the waters of baptism;
  
• Green, denoting new life in Christ and growth in Him;
  
• Yellow, for Heaven and the streets of gold.
  

Wherever this logo is displayed, it speaks of membership in the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers-USA and provides a silent testimony of what Jesus Christ means in the lives of those who wear it.

This is one of the most common questions we are asked.  As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we cannot sell merchandise (t-shirts, caps, mugs, etc.) from the national home office.  However, one of our members has created an online store which has a large variety of authorized FCPO branded apparel, accessories, and other merchandise at very reasonable prices.  You can click here to visit his online store.  In addition to the items in the collection, custom items can be designed specifically for you and/or your local chapter, if desired. (Note: FCPO-USA receives no monetary funds from the sale of FCPO branded merchandise.)

Absolutely! We need your help getting the word out about this ministry. If you have a heart for the spiritual, physical, and emotional well being of law enforcement officers and their families, you are the perfect FCPO partner.

There are a number of ways you can be an advocate for this ministry:

• Pray daily for law enforcement officers, their families, and the ministry of FCPO.
• Tell your family and friends about FCPO, and give them our web address.
• Offer words of encouragement and support to officers in your community.
• Join FCPO as an associate member. Membership details are available here.
• Join our newsletter email list. Forward newsletters to friends. Encourage them to join.
• Review us at GreatNonprofits.
• Like and review us on Facebook.
• Follow us on Twitter.
• Share our posts with your social media networks.
• Stand up and speak up in support of officers as matters arise in your community.
• Encourage your church to host a Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
• Put information about FCPO in a prominent area of your place of business.

The more visible FCPO becomes, the more opportunities there will be to share the love of Jesus Christ with our men and women serving in the law enforcement community.

If you are an active or retired peace officer, click here to complete and submit the chapter inquiry form. An FCPO representative will contact you with further information about starting a chapter in your area. 

There are always new FCPO chapters starting up across the United States. See all FCPO chapter locations here. All active chapters will have a contact person listed; inactive chapter listings will refer you back to the national home office.

In consideration of the ongoing coronavirus safety concerns, different chapters have addressed the situation in different ways.  Please contact your local FCPO chapter leadership for information concerning any chapter meeting changes in your area.

While a law enforcement officer may participate in a local chapter at any time, he/she cannot be an official FCPO member, receive membership resources and materials, and fully experience being part of this ministry until submitting a membership application. Click here to learn more about membership.

FCPO-USA welcomes all donations, whether designated for a specific project or not. However, your gift to the general fund (where most needed) gives us the flexibility to address our most urgent needs at the moment. If your gift recurs on a monthly basis, it also helps form a reliable source of funding that FCPO-USA can count on to help us fulfill the mission of this ministry.

Giving a recurring gift is a convenient and efficient way to support the ministry of FCPO-USA as well as keeping your membership current. These gifts form a reliable source of funding that FCPO-USA can count on to help us fulfill the mission of this ministry. Your recurring online donation is secure and flexible. If you need to make changes,  such as the amount and/or frequency of your gift, or updating your card information,  you may do so anytime by contacting the FCPO-USA National Home Office. Your request will be handled promptly.

FCPO-USA believes we have a responsibility to be faithful stewards and to maintain integrity and openness in our financial practices. Because God supplies us with resources for ministry through individual contributions, we recognize our accountability both to Him and to our donors. Therefore, FCPO-USA is committed to sound fiscal policies and transparency.

Gifts for the support of the ministries of The Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers-USA will be received at the FCPO-USA National Home Office at 2158 Northgate Park Lane, Suite 413, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37415. Additional gifts will also be received from time to time by the members of local chapters across the U.S. through their various fundraising efforts. Contributions to FCPO-USA are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Designated gifts to the support of FCPO-USA ministries are greatly appreciated and a receipt will be issued for all deductible gifts for tax purposes. Occasionally, however, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When a particular need is over-funded, our solicitations for that need will be discontinued and otherwise designated funds may, at the discretion and direction of the Board of Directors, be applied to cover similar needs that are still under-funded, or broader needs that fall within the scope of FCPO-USA's ministry.

Yes. Copies of our IRS Form 990 from recent years are available in downloadable .pdf format below:

2015 Form 990
2016 Form 990
2017 Form 990
2018 Form 990
2019 Form 990

No. Out of respect for individuals' privacy, FCPO-USA does not sell or rent our mailing list to other organizations wishing to use the names and addresses of our supporters. We maintain tight security on our list of friends and supporters.

Our site contains links to other websites. Please note that when you click on one of these links, you are entering another website for which FCPO-USA has no responsibility. We encourage you to read the policy statements on all such sites, as their policies may be different than those of FCPO-USA.