Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, in partnership with MAGLITE, will present a Hero Award to authors David Shearman and James “JT” Taman on behalf of all of those who served in the Law Enforcement Professionals Program, including five who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The award ceremony will take place on Thursday,
Board appoints Marcia C. Ferranto to oversee Memorial Fund and National Law Enforcement Museum Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (“Memorial Fund”) has announced the appointment of Marcia C. Ferranto to the position of Chief Executive Officer. She succeeds Lori Sharpe Day who served with distinction as interim CEO since December 2018 until
Sergeant Jeff Turney Glendale (AZ) Police Department Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has named Sergeant Jeff Turney of the Glendale (AZ) Police Department, as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for August 2019. Sgt. Turney responded to a “check welfare” call on a 94-year old resident who was preparing
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund elects former Motorola executive to lead the Board of Directors Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen P. Tandy as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors. Ms. Tandy replaces Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft, who is stepping down after
Firearms-related fatalities decrease 35 percent over same period last year Washington, DC—Today the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund issued a new 2019 Mid-Year Law Enforcement Officer Fatalities Report with preliminary data through June 30, 2019, revealing that 60 law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty in 2019—a 35 percent decrease over
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Preliminary data shows a 13 percent decrease in firearms-related fatalities. Expert available for live or taped interviews. Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund will issue a new Mid-Year Fatality Report on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, that will detail preliminary data related to law enforcement officer fatalities thus far in 2019. Sixty officers have been
A deputy pulled over a car for speeding. That traffic stop saved a 12-day-old baby’s life By Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Updated 4:00 PM ET, Fri July 12, 2019 When Deputy Will Kimbro stopped a car for speeding last month, he didn’t know he would end up saving a newborn’s life. The dramatic episode, which took
Detective Matt Ryan and Officer Marcus Petty Grove City (OH) Police Department Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has named Detective Matt Ryan and Officer Marcus Petty of the Grove City (OH) Police Department, as the recipients of its Officer of the Month Award for July 2019. While working at a July 4th
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