about us

Speaker at Lake County FOP event.

The law enforcement officers represented by Lake County Chris Anton FOP Lodge No. 125 put on their uniforms and report for duty with the sole purpose of protecting you. We're proud to represent the hardworking law enforcement officers of Lake County, Indiana, who put their lives on the line every day to make our communities better places to live. Our organization is honored to be a voice for our brave officers. We work to embody the spirit of the Fraternal Order of Police by improving the working conditions of our officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, and community involvement.

When our officers aren't responding to emergencies or training to hone their skills, they're busy giving back to the communities that they've sworn an oath to serve. Nothing is more important to us than the relationship we've built with the residents we serve, and we look forward to continuing to build on the strong foundation we've already set. We're humbled that you've entrusted us with protecting our neighbors, and we're committed to ensuring our communities remain safe and prosperous for generations to come.

Mission Statement

The law enforcement officers represented by Lake County Chris Anton FOP Lodge No. 125 work every day to protect our residents, businesses, and visitors by providing excellence in public safety even if that means putting ourselves in harm's way.

We strive each time we put on our uniforms to strengthen the relationship with our neighbors in Lake County through proactive and community-oriented policing. We know that we can only provide excellence in public safety through a robust relationship with the community, and we work every day to reinforce that partnership.

History

Old fashion police vehicle.

April 1955

Charter was granted by the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police, in cooperated at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and reads as follows:

“Who have legally formed and elected officers and to their successors for the purpose of constituting a branch of the Fraternal Order of Police LAKE COUNTY State of INDIANA Lodge No. 125 of the Fraternal Order of Police”.

“In witness there of we have subscribed our names and affixed the seal of the Grand Lodge this 18th Day of April 1955”.

John J. Quinn, Grand Lodge Secretary
Jack Dudek, Grand Lodge President

September 1983

Lake County Sheriff Chris Anton tragically passed away of a heart attack. Brother Chris Anton was a charter member; served on the first elected board as a trustee and was then elected president of the lodge four times (1957, 1962, 1973 and 1974) and also served as Indiana State Lodge vice president.

December 1983

Amendment read to membership to change the lodge name from Lake County Lodge No. 125 to Lake County Chris Anton Lodge No. 125. The amendment passed, forever honoring Sheriff Chris Anton.