Washington, DC, (May 26, 2021)—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEMM) is pleased to announce that the March 2021 Officers of the Month are Deputy Royce James, Volusia County (FL) Sheriff’s Department, and Officer Ron Craig, Lake Township (OH) Police Department. Following are accounts from each officer’s case. Volusia County Deputy rescues missing girl,
Agencies recognized at annual conference during National Police Week Washington, DC, (May 9, 2021)—For the seventh consecutive year, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is highlighting agency-level achievements in the areas of officer safety and wellness as part of its Destination Zero Program. Established in 2014, the primary objective of the program is to
Researchers at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial follow a stringent and emotional process to vet names of the fallen. Peeling back layers, overturning proverbial stones, unearthing nuggets of information that are sometimes nearly impossible to find. The process that leads to fallen officers being honored by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is not
The First Black Female Capitol Police Officer In Washington, DC, the US Capitol Police are responsible for the protection and safety of the members of our country’s legislative bodies, as well as the 3 to 5 million annual visitors who stop by the US Capitol Building. When the US Capitol Police was founded in 1828,
A Reluctant Hero of Oklahoma City On April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City was shaken by a bombing at the Alfred Murrah Federal Building, which left 168 dead, including 19 children at the building’s daycare center while their parents worked. Oklahoma City Police were among the first to arrive at the scene to rescue survivors. Image
In the afternoon of February 26, 1993, a 1,200-pound bomb exploded in the basement level of 2 World Trade Center, killing six people, and injuring more than a thousand. The New York Joint Terrorism Task Force, an investigative task force between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the New York Police Department (NYPD) set
LAPD Lieutenant to LA’s First Black Mayor Careers in policing can often inspire life-long commitments to serving communities and to facing challenges head-on, even when those decisions may be considered controversial by constituents. This is the case for our next Trailblazer, Tom Bradley, an American politician and police officer best known for his two-decade long
Superior Court Judge from the “Wrong Side of the Place Across the Tracks” Los Angeles seems to be not only a place for the stars of our entertainment industry, but also our criminal justice system. Today we will look at the legacy of Earl C. Broady Sr., a criminal justice pioneer, who rose from what
Hawaii’s Hula Cop Hawaii is regarded by many as an example of paradise: white sandy beaches, towering palm trees, and abundant culture. And living among all the beauty that flourishes on the Hawaiian islands are everyday people, including law enforcement officers (LEOs) who have sworn to protect their neighbors. Image Source One of the most
The First Black Chief of the U.S. Park Police There are a number of law enforcement agencies in Washington, D.C. One that many visitors to the city will often see is the U.S. Park Police, who protect our nation’s many national parks, including D.C.’s famous National Mall. The Park Police in and of itself is