The Fraternal Order of Police was founded in Florida in 1950. The Florida Labor Council was formed nearly 35 years later. The Florida Labor Council enjoys its own identity but continues to fall under the direct control of the Florida State F.O.P. During those early years, the Council was funded entirely by the Florida State F.O.P. 

The purpose of the formation of the Council was to establish a vehicle to handle independent F.O.P. Labor Units throughout the State of Florida.

During the formable years, the Council hired a full time General Counsel. Later, it became clear a more versatile statewide form of legal defense had to be developed. The position of General Counsel went unfilled but it was decided to eventually hire a full time Staff Representative to assist the local labor units.

The growth of the Labor Council required the addition of another Staff Representative in 1992.

In 1994, the Labor Council incorporated. Its own Board of Directors were elected and appointed by the President of the Florida State F.O.P.

In 1995, the Labor Council also produced even more expansion and the addition of two staff representatives. More rapid growth in 2001 required the addition of three more representatives. Interviewing has recently begun for a fifth Staff Representative.

The Labor Council has grown from fourteen units in 1990 to nearly forty units in 2002. Thirty-seven other F.O.P. Lodges are now participating in the Florida Labor Council Legal Defense Plan. Additionally, they have experienced growth in the area of non-sworn Police Department employees by their membership in the Fraternal Order of Police Associate Lodge. 

The Fraternal Order of Police Florida Labor Council offers an excellent Legal Defense Plan available to ALL Fraternal Order of Police members. Once determined, Legal Council is provided on a case by case basis. Legal Counsel is determined by the evaluation of all information available to the FOP Committee Council Attorney. Collective Bargaining is also available to any lodge seeking to negotiate its own Collective Bargaining Agreements with its employer.

For more information about the Fraternal Order of Police Florida Labor Council, additional information and booklet can be obtained by calling 888-485-0351.