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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.

July 21, 2023

The National Law Enforcement Museum Recognizes Pride Month!

(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

June 30, 2023

Ambassador Highlight

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.

June 21, 2023

Ambassador Highlight

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

February 21, 2023

President of Out to Protect Says Environment Improving for LGBT Police Officers

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

July 15, 2022

In Honor of Pride Month, Museum Honors First Transgender DC Police Officer

Bonnie Nora Davenport O’Neal broke ground as the first transgender Washington, DC, police officer. Born Ormus W. Davenport III on Feb. 25, 1943, in Buffalo, NY, Officer Bonnie Davenport’s education and early career was robust.  An Air Force veteran, she studied at American University, the George Washington University, and earned a Doctor of Public Administration

June 27, 2022

Law Enforcement Caucus Held at National Law Enforcement Museum

U.S. Senate Law Enforcement Caucus at the National Law Enforcement Museum. U.S. Senate Law Enforcement Caucus titled: “Law Enforcement Safety and Wellness: Challenges in Policing and Enhancing Relationships” was held on Wednesday, June 8th at the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, DC.  The briefing, organized and co-chaired by U.S. Senators Roy Blunt and Chris Coons, provided

June 24, 2022

2021 POLICE WEEKEND | RECAP

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund would like to thank our entire community for joining us last month for Police Weekend. More than 10,000 law enforcement officers, survivors of our fallen heroes, and supporters from around the country came to Washington, DC, to attend the Candlelight Vigil and other important events at the Memorial and Museum, and many thousands more participated virtually watching livestreams and lighting virtual candles.

November 2, 2021

Awards

Officer of the Month
Distinguished Service Award
Excellence In Media Award
Lifetime Achievement Award

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