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Not a member? Sign up now!

If you are not currently a member, you can download a sign-up form here. The form needs to be printed, filled out, and mailed to BCFPE, 1801 Glen Keith Blvd, Suite 100, Towson, MD 21286. Call us with questions or to make other arrangements (410) 296-1875, or jripley@aft-maryland.org. 

Members: Update your Contact Information

Does BCFPE have your current contact information? We are reaching out to all members to update their contact information in our database. We want to keep you abreast of all of our activities, and in a time where it is difficult to meet in person, we especially need our members' mailing and email contact information.

Please click here to update your information: https://aftmd.us/update-your-email 

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2026 General Membership Meetings

BCFPE Local 4883

The BCFPE Executive Board has approved the 2026 General Membership Meeting Schedule as follows:

  • Wednesday, February 04, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (in person/zoom)
  • Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (in person/zoom)
  • Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (in person only)

Click through for meeting location, flyers, minutes and more information.

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Help Us Elect Our Next Boss

Your Opinion Matters

BCFPE is interesting in gaining our members opinions on who BCFPE should support during the upcoming election for Baltimore County Executive. The position of Baltimore County Executive is a very important one as this is the top seat in the Baltimore County Government which has over 850,000 county residents and a $4.7 Billion annual budget.

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Volunteering for the BCFPE Election Committee

BCFPE Local 4883

Pursuant to the BCFPE constitution, if you are a member in good standing and wish to, you may volunteer for the Election Committee to accept nominations for Board Members. Please submit your name to John Ripley at jripley@aft-maryland.org by May 29, 2026. 

The election committee will be selected at the scheduled June 4th Executive Board meeting​.

Please contact John Ripley at jripley@aft-maryland.org with any questions you may have concerning volunteering for the Committee.

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Public Service Recognition Week 2026

Public Service

Public Service Recognition Week is May 3-9, 2026, and BCFPE honors all of our members this week and every week for their service to the County and their communities.

Public Employees are 
“Always Getting the Job Done”!

Read on for more, and for a special thank you to Pay Schedule 1 members from BCFPE.

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National Correctional Appreciation Week 2026

Correctional Appreciation Week

BCFPE President John Ripley and the Executive Board would like to thank Baltimore County Correctional Personnel for their service every day and offer special recognition during National Correctional Appreciation Week, May 3-9, 2026.

Our Correctional Professionals stand a post fearlessly every day and faithfully protect the citizens of Baltimore County.

Read on for more, and a special thank you employees at Corrections from BCFPE.

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AFL-CIO Union Night at Camden Yards: Orioles vs. Padres

AFL-CIO at the Orioles

Come with BCFPE to the AFL-CIO Union Night at Camden Yards!

Friday, June 12, 2026, starting at 7:05 p.m.

Featuring the Baltimore Orioles vs. the San Diego Padres

Discounted ticket prices for BCFPE members! Click through for details... 

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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2026

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

National Public Safety Telecommunication Week 
is April 12-18, 2026

BCFPE THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
“THE TRUE FIRST RESPONDERS”

This week, we honor the men and women who answer our 911 calls. These telecommunicators are the first responders who we rely on in our time of need. They are the first to hear our cries for help, and they are the first to dispatch the necessary emergency personnel to our aid.

Read on for more, and a special thank you to our members at the 911 Center.

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