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Submit Your Police K9 for the 2027 Dogs of Law Enforcement Calendar!

Do you have a police K9 who deserves the spotlight? The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) is now accepting photo submissions for the 2027 Dogs of Law Enforcement calendar—and we’d love to feature your K9! Submit your best photo for a chance to be selected as one of our finalists. Finalists will be

Ambassador Highlight: August 2024

NLEOMF Ambassador Michael Kellems began his law enforcement career as a 15-year-old Police Cadet for the La Porte County Police Department (IN). In 1986, Mike joined the police department full time, where he served for 32 years. Having experienced his first line-of-duty death, Patrolman Neil Thompson in 1981, Mike has passionately served to honor those killed in the line of duty.

The Journey of the NLEOMF Ambassador Memorial Wreath

The “Stand Watch for the Fallen” ceremony that takes place at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial during National Police Week in Washington, DC, is a solemn and poignant tradition for law enforcement officers from across the United States to gather to honor their fallen comrades.

Ambassador Highlight: October 2023

In September, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Ambassador Program proudly welcomed two distinguished new members to its ranks, expanding the program’s breadth and diversity.

Ambassador Highlight: September 2023

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.

Ambassador Highlight

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.

The DEA Celebrates 50 Years: A Look into Our Collection 

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 –

Ambassador Highlight

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.

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