South Jersey Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 56

04/05/2026

The members of South Jersey Lodge 56 wish everyone a happy Easter.

04/04/2026

Attention Active and Retired officers. There are still seats available for the Officer Wellness Session!!

South Jersey FOP Lodge #56 and Camden Police Superior Officers FOP Lodge #144 are hosting a "RETIRED OFFICER WELLNESS SESSION." This is a Wellness Focused Event Created Specifically for Retired and Soon to Retire Law Enforcement Officers Navigating Life After Service.

This event is being held at South Jersey FOP Lodge #56, 235 Pine Ave, West Berlin, NJ 08091, on April 21, 2026. This is a "No Cost" event for those who register to attend. This event is being sponsored by The Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation.

The guest speakers for this event are:

Police Psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Kelly, PH.D., ABPP

Counselor -In-Training, Capt. Bill Walsh, MAS (Ret. Voorhees Township PD)

Coffee, refreshments and lunch are provided.
You must register for this event in order to attend. Please see the attached flyer for more event details that includes the web link to register.

"ALL REGISTERED ATTENDEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW THEIR RETIRED OR ACTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT PHOTO ID WHEN YOU CHECK IN ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT"

04/04/2026

03/19/2026

If you are a retired officer, federal agent, CBP officer, trooper, or an active officer / agent who is contemplating retirement in the near future, please register for our 1st Retired Officer Wellness Session that will be held at Lodge 56 on April 21, 2026.

South Jersey FOP Lodge 56 and Camden Superior Officers FOP Lodge 144 are hosting this event.

This event is being sponsored by FAMILIES BEHIND THE BADGE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION.

The attached flyer has all information about this session. This is a "No Cost" event for all who attend. However, you must register in order to attend. The registration instructions are on the flyer. Lunch and refreshments will be provided as well as coffee and pastries.

The presenters for this session will be Dr. Jennifer Kelly, PH.D, ABPP, Police Psychologist, and Counselor-In-Training / Captain William Walsh, MAS (Ret), Voorhees Township, PD. This will be an interactive session with participation between the attendees and the presenters.

We ask that you take advantage of this valuable resource that is being offered.

*REGISTERED ATTENDEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW THEIR RETIRED OR ACTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT PHOTO ID ON THE DAY OF THE SESSION*

Please do not hesitate to call or email me if you have any questions.

Thank you

Insp. Dean Fillari (Ret)
Vice President / Public Relations
South Jersey FOP Lodge #56
267-225-0464
facebook.com/foplodge56
njfop56.com

03/12/2026

South Jersey FOP Lodge #56 and Camden Police Superior Officers FOP Lodge #144 are hosting a "RETIRED OFFICER WELLNESS SESSION." This is a Wellness Focused Event Created Specifically for Retired and Soon to Retire Law Enforcement Officers Navigating Life After Service.

This event is being held at South Jersey FOP Lodge #56, 235 Pine Ave, West Berlin, NJ 08091, on April 21, 2026. This is a "No Cost" event for those who register to attend. This event is being sponsored by The Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation.

The guest speakers for this event are:

Police Psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Kelly, PH.D., ABPP

Counselor -In-Training, Capt. Bill Walsh, MAS (Ret. Voorhees Township PD)

Coffee, refreshments and lunch are provided.
You must register for this event in order to attend. Please see the attached flyer for more event details that includes the web link to register.

"ALL REGISTERED ATTENDEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW THEIR RETIRED OR ACTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT PHOTO ID WHEN YOU CHECK IN ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT"

02/06/2026

Mark O'Connor, Executive Director and Jack Costello, Associate Director of The Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation had asked South Jersey FOP Vice President Dean Fillari to make a "Thin Blue Line Flag" in honor of Philadelphia Police Department Highway Patrolman Andy Chan, who succumbed to his injuries on December 2, 2025, from an on-duty crash 6 years prior. On February 2, 2026, South Jersey FOP Lodge 56 Vice President Dean Fillari, Camden Superior Officers FOP Lodge 144 Trustee Ron Moreno, along with Executive Director Mark O'Connor and Associate Director Jack Costello, presented the flag to Teng Chan, the wife of Philadelphia Police Department Highway Patrolman Andy Chan. Officer Chan's infamous saying, "Highway!" was incorporated into the flag.

12/24/2025

On behalf of the members of South Jersey Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 56, we send our prayers and condolences to the family of the fallen Delaware State Police Trooper and to our law enforcement brothers and sisters at the Delaware State Police on the loss of their fellow Trooper who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave his life protecting his fellow citizens of Delaware. Please keep the fallen Trooper, his family, and the members of the Delaware State Police in your prayers during this time. Rest Easy Troop. You did your duty and served with Honor, Bravery, and Integrity. We have the watch from here.

12/13/2025

On Friday, December 12, 2025, South Jersey FOP Lodge 56 Vice President Dean Fillari attended the "Andy Chan Block Party Event" held at the Craft Hall in Philadelphia, PA. South Jersey FOP Lodge 56 VP Fillari and Philadelphia FOP Lodge 5 President Roosevelt Poplar shared a moment at the event. Police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel and community members from the Tri-State area attended this event to honor critically injured and fallen first responders. The crowd was huge, and everyone had a great time in support of a great cause. This yearly event is sponsored by the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation. As usual, FBBCF Executive Director Mark O'Connor, Associate Director Jack Costello, Mackenzie Reichert, Susan O'Connor, all the members of their staff and volunteers and the Craft Hall staff and employees did an outstanding job to make this year's event another success. All proceeds go directly to the family of critically injured Philadelphia Highway Patrolman Andy Chan and other families of fallen or critically injured first responders that are listed below.

Unfortunately, Philadelphia Police Department Highway Patrolman Andy Chan recently succumbed to his injuries, EOW 12/02/2025.

Det. Mark Baker, Northern York County Regional Police Department, EOW 9/17/2025

Sgt. Detective Cody Becker, Northern York County Regional Police Department, EOW 9/17/2025

Ofc. Andrew Duarte, West York Borough Police Department, EOW 2/22/2025

Det. Isaiah Emenheiser, Northern York County Regional Police Department, EOW 9/17/2025

Sgt. Ryan Mundrick, Philadelphia Police Department, EOW 5/7/2025

Ofc. Jefferson Rivera, Atlantic City Police Department, EOW 11/3/2024

Ofc. Arthur Scena IV, Phoenixville Police Department, EOW 10/27/2024

Ofc. Kevin Warg, SEPTA Transit Police, injured in 2025

Firefighter Tyler Weidner, City of Easton Fire Department, EOW 9/4/2025

Sgt. Detective Eric Wise, Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, EOW 2/13/2025

11/27/2025

The members of South Jersey Lodge 56 wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

11/11/2025

The members of South Jersey Lodge 56 thank all veterans past and present for their service. Be sure to thank a veteran today for their sacrifices and their service.

10/24/2025

At our September and October Meetings, we welcomed the following brothers as members of our lodge:

Chris Cole (Department of Justice/Bureau of Prisions)
Joe Castle (Division of Criminal Justice)
Anthony Roman (Hi-Nella Police Department)
Anthony DiFiore (ChIselhurst)
Ryan Carpenter (Camden County Sheriff’s Department Retired)

President Bob Fox stopped by to update members on State FOP news.