reports News 6 partner Florida Today.The Fraternal Order of Police is the largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers in the country, representing some 300,000 members across some 2,000 local "lodges." Critics say the non-profit organization is a major obstacle to policing reform through their advocacy and deep ties to police unions.The President of the Brevard County lodge acknowledged that the post was legitimate and defended its recruiting efforts as well as the actions of the Buffalo and Atlanta police officers involved in the widely condemned incidents.
Some of those officers have been arrested and face criminal charges.In Buffalo, 57 police officers quit their unit after two of their colleagues were suspended for pushing.