The emblem adopted by the National Fraternal Order of Police was originally designed in 1917 by Delbert Nagle. Although the design hasn’t changed much, it was specifically constructed to remind the membership of the duties that are expected of them as a citizen, police officer, and member of the lodge. The five-pointed star tends to remind us of the allegiance we owe to our Flag and is a symbol of the authority with which we are entrusted. It is an honor that the people we serve bestow upon us. They place their confidence and trust in us. We serve them proudly.
The Meaning Behind the FOP Emblem
Midway between the points and the center of the star is a blue field representative of the thin blue line protecting those we serve. The points are of gold, which indicates the position under which we are now serving. The background is white, the unstained color representing the purity with which we should serve. We shall not let anything corrupt be injected into our order. Therefore, our colors are blue, gold, and white.
The open eye is the eye of vigilance, ever looking for danger and protecting all those under its care while they sleep or while awake. The clasped hands denote friendship. The hand of friendship is always extended to those in need of our comfort.
The circle surrounding the star midway indicates our never-ending efforts to promote the welfare and advancement of this order. Within the half circle over the centerpiece is our motto, "Jus, Fidus, Libertatum," which translates to "Law Is a Safeguard of Freedom."
