President
Vice President
MICHAEL CARUOLO
Secretary
PETER CALO
Treasurer
ADAM CONHEENY
Chaplain
MARK MATOES
Sergeant-at-Arms
WILLIAM WARNER
Immediate Past President
JOHN BARKER
State Trustee
MANUEL MEDEIROS
Second Vice President
ROBERT SILVERIA
Welcome to the Newport Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 8 website.
The FOP is the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for the sworn members (except the chief) of the Newport Police Department. We are a fraternal organization, not a union (policemen can't strike).
Although membership in Lodge 8 is optional, all sworn members of the department pay dues. We contribute to various community organizations and individuals in need. The FOP sponsors a Little League team and a Soap Box Derby car.
PROBLEMS WITH THE CHIEF
The Lodge recently conducted a vote of confidence in Chief Charles F. Golden's leadership and management ability. All but one active member participated and 78 percent voted no confidence. See the "Statements" link above for FOP President Chris Hayes's statements on our problems with Chief Golden, then click on the "Issues with the Chief" link for details on some of Chief Golden's misconduct. We're adding to the site frequently, so please come back.
It is the position of the majority of members of FOP Lodge 8 that Chief
Golden is a bad chief and must
leave. The men and women of the Newport Police Department and the citizens of
Newport deserve a chief with good management and leadership ability and
exemplary character. Chief Golden is not only a poor leader and manager, but
is unfair, vindictive, and a bully.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
The City Manager has proven unresponsive to the problem, so we are turning to
the public for support. If you agree with us that the Newport Police
Department needs an effective chief, please e-mail your views on the situation
to the city
manager and the city councilors.
Thank you for visiting our site.
A Police Officer's Prayer
Oh Lord, while I am on my beat
May I know that you are with me,
And protect me as I go to guard
Other's lives and property,
Help me ignore those who scorn
And show me no respect,
But be mindful of all citizens
I've sworn to protect.
Be with my fellow officers
And guard their safety too.
May I always put duty first
In the work that I must do.
May I not disgrace the uniform
But bring pride to the badge I wear
That I'd be a good policeman, Lord
Would be my only prayer.
Amen
.