These calls are from the CT Fraternal Order of Police, and they are calls asking for donations. I have received multiple calls from them, and just have not answered as I did not know what CT FOP means. Today, I called the number back and a message states that the organization is the CT Fraternal Order of Police. You are prompted to press a number if you would like to be added to the "do not call" list. I did that. A confirmation message said that this would be processed within the next 72 hours. I suggest doing this if you would like the calls to stop.
CT FOP clearly states "We no longer use professional solicitors to make these calls, and 100% of every donation goes directly to the CT FOP" yet I got a fund raising phone call from a Utah firm named "Corporation for Character" claiming to have been hired by the "CT FOP".
Yet for some reason a Utah based telemarketer, Corp For Character" claims they have been hired by CT FOP. Less than 5% of paid funds go to stated purpose. Payments arent tax deductible.
This phone number is calling to do fund raising for the Connecticut State Fraternal Order of Police. I have called the number. It directs you to a customer service department that can answer questions, help you donate, or anything else related to the FOP. Also, there’s information on www.ctstatefop.com, you can contact them there with any questions or requests.
The FOP is doing a lot of really great things for Connecticut police officers and the people that call are trying to help them raise money so they can do even more good.
The callers are PAID "fundraisers" (telemarketers) who make a cut on the contributions they pull in, not law enforcement officers. They are hired to call to collect money for the unions. And even then, only a small percentage goes to the police.
I let them know that I will only contribute directly to the organization and NOT through a fundraising organization that takes a cut of my money for themselves.
Exactly what does the CT FOP do? What is its stated mission and what is its goverance & audit process? In 1997, the last time CT State Attnry General looked into CT FOP, less than 5% of donated funds went to the stated mission. Why have no scholarships have been granted in the past two years?