About the FOP Star
The emblem adopted by the National Fraternal Order of Police is
designed to remind the membership of the duties that are expected of
them as a citizen, a police officer and a member of the lodge. The
five-cornered 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 the people we serve bestow upon us. They place their
confidence and trust in us; serve them proudly.
* Midway between the points and 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, Fides, Libertatum" which translated means "Law Is a
Safeguard of Freedom."
"Information courtesy of The Grand Lodge web site"
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