WHY DETROIT?
LOCATION
The Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge of Michigan is bidding this conference as an affordable conference for transportation as 39.1% of current National FOP Members live within a 6-hour drive to Detroit
FOP CITY
The City of Detroit is home to two separate FOP Lodges including Motor City Lodge #188 and Detroit Police Lodge #192. All Detroit PD personnel with the rank of sergeant or higher, is an FOP Member, with many members under the rank of sergeant too, including the current Police Chief.
RIVERWALK
Detroit Riverwalk has been named the Best Riverwalk in America – three years in a row – by the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
AIRPORT
With approximately 800 daily flights operated by 13 different airlines, DTW provides extensive options for attendees traveling from across the globe. The airport's nonstop service to more than 125 destinations spanning three continents ensures that participants can reach Detroit efficiently from virtually anywhere.
WEATHER
Detroit’s river front location makes it a perfect location to hold a conference in August, with average daily temperature from 78-82 degrees during the day, and 63-66 overnight.
SAFETY
The heart of Detroit's meeting and convention area is well-patrolled and maintained. A robust safety infrastructure is in place, featuring the Project Lighthouse program, 24/7 security cameras, and police mini-stations throughout key areas. The city has achieved a 10% reduction in violent crime, reaching its lowest homicide rate in 57 years, aided by community policing and crime prevention programs.
NIGHTLIFE
Even when the sun sets, there's no shortage of adventure in Detroit.
From cocktail bars and live music to speakeasies and stage plays, explore Detroit's vibrant nightlife scene and more of what the city has to offer!