FOP Tri-County Lodge #52

02/10/2026

We are sharing this on behalf of one of our members, whose son was severely burned in an accident. He is incredibly humble and would not ask for help, so another co-worker organized this gofundme portal. Please consider donating if you are willing. The source is fully vetted and is therefore endorsed by this Lodge.

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12/24/2025

As we begin to celebrate Christmas, those of us in the Law Enforcement community also want to pause to reflect upon the memory of New Bern Police Detective Don Miller, who gave his life in the line of duty on December 25, 2001.

The Fraternal Order of Police stands with his family, friends, and fellow officers today. We remain grateful for his service to New Bern and Craven County and the tremendous legacy he left behind.

12/09/2025

IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Swing by 7 Brew Coffee in New Bern, grab a quick pick-me-up, and support our friends at Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina & City of New Bern, NC Police Department for their Cover the Cruiser event! Event ends at 7pm.

11/22/2025

We are proud to share the success of yesterday’s Cops & Coats event! 🚔 🧥 This time, we partnered with Juneteenth of New Bern, Thompson Homes, Alderman Elect Sharon C. Bryant and City of New Bern, NC Police Department to make it happen. Thanks to the generosity of our community, children in our area received warm coats to help them through the winter season.

A heartfelt thank you goes to Mayor Jeffrey Odham, the New Bern Evening Rotary, and all of our local donors whose support made this possible. We also extend our gratitude to our partners for joining us in handing out coats and bringing smiles to so many young faces.

Together, we showed what can be accomplished when law enforcement and community partners unite for a common cause. 💙🧥 Happy Holidays!

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 On this Veterans Day, the Fraternal Order of Police proudly honors all who have served. We extend our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women of our Armed Forces—past and present—whose sacrifice, courage, and commitment to freedom inspire us every day. Your service protects the values we hold dear, and we stand united in appreciation.

Thank you for your dedication to our nation. We salute you.

10/28/2025

VOTE EARLY 🗳️

I am grateful to have the backing of our local law enforcement as we continue to collaborate and make our city safer for everyone!

10/13/2025

To the Citizens of New Bern,

The North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police, Tri-County Lodge #52, proudly represents law enforcement professionals across Craven, Pamlico, and Jones counties. Our mission is to support officers, promote public safety, and advocate for leadership that strengthens our communities.

After careful observation of this election cycle, Tri-County Lodge #52 is honored to re-endorse Mayor Jeffrey Odham for re-election as Mayor of the City of New Bern.

Mayor Odham has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to:

• Transparency in governance, planning and communication
• Effective leadership during times of city growth and challenges
• Open collaboration with law enforcement and community stakeholders
• Dedication to public safety and the well-being of New Bern residents

Mayor Odham's track record reflects the values we uphold as an organization dedicated to service, integrity, and community partnership.

We are confident that Mayor Odham will continue to lead with vision, accountability, and a deep respect for those who serve this city. Tri-County Lodge #52 stands firmly behind his candidacy and encourages the citizens of New Bern to support his re-election.

We look forward to maintaining a strong and open dialogue with Mayor Odham as we work together to build a safer, more unified New Bern.

08/09/2025

🚨BACK-TO-SCHOOL ALERT🚨 This morning we continued our partnership with Walmart New Bern and Juneteenth of New Bern to kick off our annual Shop With a Cop event! 🛒🚔 Members from City of New Bern, NC Police Department, Craven County Sheriff's Office and North Carolina Department of Adult Correction teamed up and helped our local kids pick out everything they would need to get back to school. A special thank our local donors and Walmart #1300 for making today’s event possible. This event is one of our favorites!

06/11/2025

🚨🚨🚨For Immediate Release 🚨🚨 🚨

“The North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police, representing over 6,000 law enforcement officers, strongly supports House Bill 318, the Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act.

This bipartisan legislation enhances public safety by requiring sheriffs to cooperate with ICE, expanding immigration status checks for serious crimes, and ensuring federal detainer compliance. HB 318 protects our communities and supports law enforcement’s mission to uphold the law.

We applaud Speaker Destin Hall for his leadership and the General Assembly’s passage of HB 318 that will make North Carolina safer.

We call on Governor Stein to sign this critical legislation to keep our communities safe.”

05/29/2025

On behalf of all our members, Lodge 52 wishes to thank District Attorney Scott Thomas for the many years of service and dedicated support to our community. Throughout the years, Mr. Thomas has been a friend and mentor to many within our lodge, often making himself available far beyond “regular business hours”. We wish him the best as he transitions to a new chapter! Congratulations!

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, the Fraternal Order of Police humbly recognizes the profound sacrifices made by the brave men and women of our armed forces. Their unwavering dedication to our country has secured the freedoms we cherish. We honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their legacy of courage, commitment and patriotism will never be forgotten.

05/26/2025

Tonight, our family is fortunate that we are celebrating the beginning of a recovery, and not grieving what could have been a crippling and devastating loss. The role our law enforcement undertakes is inherently dangerous; however, there will NEVER be any justification for acts of violence against our police.

This is the time for our downtown community members and businesses to begin seeking solutions to some of the problems it is facing. This is best accomplished through partnerships and dialogue amongst local businesses, citizens, and local government. Anything less, including the shifting of blame and responsibility upon others, is a despicable slap in the face to all the people tasked with protecting it. Our priority as a community should always be the life and safety of others.

We wish our officer a speedy and full recovery!