Becoming a Member

Membership Types:                   Apply Online Here

There are three types of memberships in the IMPD Emerald Society:

  • Active Membership. Open to all active sworn officers of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and any other Indiana police or sheriff's department who are of Irish, Scottish or Welsh (Celtic) descent. Dues are $25 annually due by March 17th.

  • Retired Membership. Open to all retired officers of IMPD, IPD and MCSD or any other Indiana police or sheriff's department who are of Irish, Scottish or Welsh (Celtic) descent. Dues are $15 annually due by March 17th.

  • Associate Membership. Open to any person who does not qualify for Active or Retired  membership and is sponsored by an Active or Retired member in good standing. Dues are $25 annually due by March 17th.

    • The IMPD Emerald Society has Regular Business meetings every month and has an Annual Meeting in March. There are several annual society functions throughout the year including a society picnic, golf outing, marching in the St. Patrick’s Day parade, participating in the Indy Irish Fest, hog roast, annual Christmas party and more.

    The IMPD Emerald Society is registered as a non-profit organization with the Internal Revenue Service and is incorporated in the State of Indiana.

    Apply Online here or Download a Membership Application Here

    oUR mISSION:

    The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Emerald Society was founded in 2007 as one of over 80 Police Emerald Societies across the nation. The purpose of the IMPD Emerald Society is:

    To develop the spirit of fraternalism and fellowship amongst its members.

    To encourage active participation in community activities.

    To encourage and enhance professionalism within the law enforcement profession to better serve the community.

    To provide a family oriented social cultural atmosphere within the law enforcement community.

    To inculcate and preserve in its members the heritage of the Irish culture.

    To recognize and promote the accomplishments and contributions of our ancestors and fellow Irish-Americans.

    To promote positive public sentiment towards law enforcement.

    To aid and assist worthy or needy members (Active/Retired) which are in the best interest of the Society.

    To aid Active Member's families in the event of a line of duty death.