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Memorial Fund and MAGLITE Present Hero Award to Prince George’s County, MD Police Department on Monday, June 17 at 10 am

Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, in partnership with MAGLITE, will present a Hero Award to the Prince George’s County (MD) Police Department for its extraordinary commitment to community engagement through its Prince George’s County Police Athletic League (PAL). PAL is a juvenile crime prevention program that uses mentoring, educational, athletic and recreational

Officer of the Month June 2019

Officer Chad Yates Chattanooga (TN) Police Department Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has named Officer Chad Yates of the Chattanooga (TN) Police Department, as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for June 2019. Officer Yates responded to a call about a man in a convenience store parking lot. When

How do Teenagers Feel About Law Enforcement?

In June of 2018, the National Law Enforcement Museum launched its Teen Leadership Council. The Council consisted of eleven local high school students from Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards Presented at Annual Awards Event During National Police Week

Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and BJA’s VALOR Initiative, an officer safety and wellness initiative, awarded its National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards on Sunday, May 12, 2019. The awards were presented during a ceremony at the National Law

31st Annual Candlelight Vigil Honored 371 Fallen Peace Officers at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Attorney General William Barr leads the lighting of candles and reading of fallen officers’ names, including 158 officers killed in the line of duty in 2018 and 213 prior-year fatalities Washington, DC—The names of 371 law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty—including 158 who died in 2018—were formally dedicated on Monday evening,

Officer of the Month May 2019

Officer Michelle Pratt Salem (OR) Police Department Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has named Officer Michelle Pratt of the Salem (OR) Police Department, as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for May 2019. Officer Michelle Pratt had just requested backup during a traffic stop when the suspect suddenly got

Reminder: Fly Flags At Half Staff On May 15, National Peace Officers Memorial Day

A fitting tribute to the 21,910 law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice throughout U.S. history Washington, DC—Question: On what two days does federal law require American flags to be flown at half staff? Answer: Memorial Day (last Monday in May) and May 15, National Peace Officers Memorial Day. This tribute to American