The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) today announced Senior Officer Percy Evans of the Town of Holly Springs (NC) Police Department as the Officer of the Month for January 2026. Senior Officer Evans was selected for his actions when he jumped into an icy pond to rescue an 11-year-old boy who had fallen through the ice and was unable to get out.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) today announced Officer Tevfik Koksaldi, Officer Nellie Carela, and Officer Samuel Morgan IV of the Metropolitan Police Department (Washington, D.C.) as the Officers of the Month for December 2025. These officers were selected for their actions during a life-saving rescue at a residential fire.
The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died in 2025 decreased 25% compared to the same time period last year, according to preliminary data provided by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). The NLEOMF data shows that 111 federal, state, county, municipal, and U.S. Territories officers died in the line of duty in 2025, representing a 25% decrease compared to the 148 officers who died in 2024.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) today announced Police Officer Ankit Gupta, Police Officer Wilmer Guerrero and Police Officer Shuaibul Amine of the New York City Police Department as the Officers of the Month for November 2025. These officers were selected for their actions during a response to a distressed individual in the Hudson River.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) today announced Sergeant James Shields of the North Port (FL) Police Department as the Officer of the Month for October 2025. Sergeant Shields was recognized for his actions when responding to a dangerous situation involving a child who ran onto a highway.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) today announced Corporal Lauren Pridgen, Corporal Christopher Terenyi, Corporal James Sears and Corporal Patrick Madera of the Anne Arundel County (MD) Police Department as the Officers of the Month for September 2025. These officers were selected for their lifesaving actions that occurred over the course of three days.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) today announced Master Police Officer William Mechler, Officer Mark Neptune, Officer Jason Zimmerman, and Officer Austin Vogel of the Tampa (FL) Police Department, as the Officers of the Month for August 2025. These officers rushed into a burning home to save a man that was trapped inside.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), whose mission is to honor the fallen, tell the story of American law enforcement, and make it safer for those who serve, today announced the winner of their annual Ambassador Impact Award, Ben Bolton.
Discussion to focus on workforce pipelines, community trust, and organizational culture WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 17, 2025) – The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), in partnership with the University of Virginia Center for Public Safety and Justice and the National Association of Professional Staff in Public Safety, will host Restoring the Ranks: A Solutions-Based
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) today announced Police Officer III Andre Smith, Sergeant Timothy Kwaloff, Police Officer I Georgia Ariaza, Police Officer III Alex John, and Sergeant Seamus Galey of the Montgomery County (MD) Police Department, as their Officers of the Month for July 2025. These officers worked together as a team during a domestic situation where a father was holding his young son at knife point.