THE PURPOSE OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #32 IS TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER THE ENFORCEMENT OF LAW AND ORDER. IN ADDITION, WE SEEK TO IMPROVE INDIVIDUAL PROFICIENCY OF OUR MEMBERS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES. TO THIS END, WE SEND VARIOUS MEMBERS TO TRAINING CLASSES. THE FOP ENCOURAGES SOCIAL, CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AMONG POLICE OFFICERS. WE HOLD FRATERNAL EVENTS AND SUPPORT OTHER POLICE ORGANIZATIONS WITH TIME AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT. WE ALSO PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS WITH A LEGAL DEFENSE FUND, WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, HELPS OFFICERS WITH LAWSUITS RELATING TO ON-DUTY PROBLEMS. ADDITIONALLY, WE MAY GIFT SICK AND DISTRESSSED MEMBERS WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.