We’re thrilled to introduce a special spotlight on the recipient of the coveted Ambassador Impact Award from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey and contributions of Bill Swank, the inaugural recipient of this esteemed award.
This month we have the honor of recognizing Captain Vincent Sinclair of the New York State Courts (NYSC). Vincent hails from a law enforcement family and has spent the past 18 years in various roles within the NYSC Department of Public Safety. The Department boasts a sworn force of approximately 4,000 uniformed peace officers and 2,500 non-uniformed peace officers.
On July 1, 1973, President Richard Nixon declared “an all-out global war on the drug menace” when he presented Congress with “Reorganization Plan No. 2” which included the proposition to develop a Federal Agency devoted to enforcing controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States. That federal agency is the Drug Enforcement Administration – …
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The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Ambassador Program relies on a dedicated team of active and retired police officers and active dispatchers from around the country. Ambassadors represent those men and women who understand the significance of the Memorial and what it stands for. This month we recognize retired Fishers Indiana Police Officer, Robert Bowling, who is using his experience and passion as a writer to help promote our Mission.
(Two Officers from the DC Metropolitan Police Department during the Capital Pride Parade, Oxley Photography for Capital Pride Parade, 6-10-2023) In recognition of Pride Month, the National Law Enforcement Museum has launched two initiatives that will introduce audiences to the history of LGBTQIA+ officers in law enforcement. First, we published our newest digital exhibit Experience …
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Anthony Tantillo set out on his law enforcement journey more than 20 years ago when he joined the Connecticut State Police Explorer program. Inspired by what the program offered, he joined through his local Resident State Trooper’s Office in Tolland, CT.
Ezekiel Zimmerman Howard County (IN) Sheriff’s Office
Ben Bolton, Alexandria (VA) Police Department
Chief Tom Weitzel (Ret) of Riverside (IL) Police Department Riverside, Illinois is a small suburban community located 9 miles west of Chicago. Incorporated in 1875, it may be considered the first planned community within the United States. A small town with a population of less than ten thousand. The historic, tree-lined streets showcase homes built …
Greg Miraglia, President and CEO of Out to Protect, says the current state of affairs for LGBT law enforcement officers has changed for the better. Out to Protect’s mission is “to create a greater awareness of the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender professionals working in law enforcement and to support those pursuing a law enforcement …
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