About FOP Lodge #82
Welcome to the official web site for the Fraternal Order of Police 82, Towson University Police Department. Our organization serves the sworn and retired police officers of the Towson University Police Department. We look forward to providing you with current information and updates from our lodge, and to help promote the positive service that our officers provide for the Towson University community. Thanks for visiting our site, and we look forward to your continued support of the Fraternal Order of Police.
News & Updates
'It was surreal': LEO was 2 days into NYPD training when 9/11 attacks threw him into action
September 12, 2026
Tom DaCosta was an NYPD recruit working a night shift at the academy; then, two days later, he was patrolling Grand Central Terminal, watching for signs of terrorism'It was surreal': LEO was 2 days into NYPD training when 9/11 attacks threw him into action
September 12, 2026
Tom DaCosta was an NYPD recruit working a night shift at the academy; then, two days later, he was patrolling Grand Central Terminal, watching for signs of terrorism'More than just a structure': Fla. police unveil new $165M headquarters
September 12, 2026
The new Fort Lauderdale Police station, designed to withstand a category five hurricane, offers an open-air courtyard, community center and a state-of-the-art CSI lab