BSO personnel · Special enrollment · BSO Lodge 200
Protect the career you built.
The Florida State FOP Labor Council Legal Defense Plan is now open to Broward Sheriff’s Office personnel, with experienced labor representation, local attorneys and a special enrollment that welcomes everyone, even those with an open case.
Two parts, one enrollment
Your lodge and your legal plan.
Your lodge
BSO Lodge 200
Local membership through BSO Lodge 200, backed by the resources of the Florida State FOP Labor Council.
Your legal plan
Florida State FOP Labor Council Legal Defense Plan
Separate from the National FOP Legal Defense Plan, with its own benefits, eligibility requirements and terms of coverage.
Why BSO personnel join
What the plan puts in place.
24/7
Critical incident support
Labor representatives coordinate the response and arrange for an FOP attorney to respond to officer-involved shootings and other covered critical incidents.
Duty-related
Unlimited criminal defense for duty-related incidents
A significant benefit for personnel facing the legal risks that come with the job.
Discipline
Representation in disciplinary matters
Representation in covered administrative proceedings that could result in discipline or loss of law enforcement certification.
Labor reps
Experienced reps, backed by a team
Representation in disciplinary investigations, grievances and arbitration matters, supported by coordinated case review.
Leadership
Leadership that knows the job
The Labor Council's board consists of full-time, active police officers elected by the membership.
Local
Local membership, statewide resources
Membership through BSO Lodge 200, backed by the Florida State FOP Labor Council's resources.
A demonstrated commitment
Backed by action.
Experienced people responding when members need them, legal support during critical incidents, and a willingness to pursue arbitration to protect members’ rights.
Our representation model
A dedicated labor rep, supported by legal counsel.
Our labor representatives are subject matter experts in internal affairs, disciplinary matters, collective bargaining and critical incidents. They handle hundreds of IA cases each year and bring decades of law enforcement and labor experience.
Labor representatives serve as the primary representative in approximately 99% of cases, and they do not work alone. Every case is entered into our case management system and reviewed by our broader team:
- General Counsel
- Deputy General Counsel
- Chief of Staff
- State FOP President
- Chief Administrative Officer
- and others
In certain situations, such as when there is a criminal element, an attorney may be provided based on the specifics of the case. After many years of experience, we have found this model offers the most effective and responsive representation for our members.
Local attorneys serving BSO personnel
Our Broward County attorney network.
The network serves these needs collectively. Not every attorney handles every category, and assignment to a particular attorney is not guaranteed.
Special enrollment · Open cases welcome
Open case? We'll still take you.
BSO law enforcement deputies, sergeants and lieutenants who join by December 14, 2026 are welcome, even if they have an open case.
- Complete the initial application through BSO Lodge 200 by December 14, 2026.
- Disclose any open case so we can coordinate representation.
- Applications are generally approved within 1 business day.
This special enrollment is directed to BSO Department of Law Enforcement personnel.
Dues, enrollment and coverage start
How to join.
Applications are generally approved within 1 business day.
Transitioning from IUPA
Switching from IUPA.
We strongly recommend that applicants cancel their IUPA membership after joining the FOP. Retaining IUPA membership can leave IUPA in control of the disciplinary appeal process, even when the FOP represents the member in the underlying case.
Applicants with pending discipline or arbitration should contact Troy Wilson for transition guidance so we can address their circumstances and deadlines: t.wilson@floridafop.com.
You don't have to face the job alone.
BSO personnel: join by December 14, 2026. Everyone is welcome, even if you have an open case.
The Florida State FOP Labor Council Legal Defense Plan is separate from the National FOP Legal Defense Plan and has its own benefits, eligibility requirements and terms of coverage. Nothing on this page promises a particular legal outcome or guarantees arbitration.
