Police Unity Tour 2016

Shortly after 2 pm today, over 2,000 members of the Police Unity Tour completed their long journey to Washington, DC. Participants traveled hundreds of miles over the past three days to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Friends, family and supporters gathered at the Memorial, waving signs and cheering on the participants as they finished the …

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37th Annual Washington Area Police Memorial Service

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) of Washington, DC, the Fraternal Order of Police DC Lodge #1, and the DC Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors hosted the 37th Annual Washington Area Police Memorial Service at MPD’s Headquarters in downtown DC, with Shawn Anderson of WTOP News as master of ceremonies. This annual service recognizes the work …

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21st Annual LawRide

Today, law enforcement officers and motorcycle enthusiasts gathered at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC for the 21st Annual LawRide to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Hundreds of motorcyclists cruised past the U.S. Capitol, down Pennsylvania Avenue, and up 5th Street on their way to the Memorial. Immediately following the ride, a ceremony was held …

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25th Annual Correctional Officers Wreath Laying Ceremony

This morning, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Corrections Chiefs Committee gathered at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial to honor correctional officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Since the Memorial was first dedicated in October 1991, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Corrections Chiefs Committee has conducted an annual ceremony at the Memorial …

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Minnesota Wild host inaugural law enforcement appreciation night

On Tuesday, February 23, 2016, more than 400 law enforcement officers joined the Minnesota Wild for their inaugural law enforcement appreciation night at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. This special night was dedicated to honoring and recognizing those that make up Minnesota’s thin blue line, thousands of law enforcement officers committed to …

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Destination Zero Spotlight: Orange County (FL) Sheriff’s Office

Source: Wikipedia The Orange County (FL) Sheriff’s Office was the recipient of Destination Zero’s 2015 Comprehensive Safety Award, in recognition of their comprehensive, top-down approach to officer safety and wellness. “Fit Deputy,” is a voluntary program providing incentives for deputies to exercise. The program integrates the local business community by allowing deputies to use specific …

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