The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died in the line-of-duty in the first half of 2025 decreased 53% compared to the same time period last year, according to preliminary data provided by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF).
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) has received its second $100,000 contribution from Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and the Tractor Supply Company Foundation. The donation comes as part of the retailer’s Hometown Heroes program and its $1 million donation to charity organizations supporting our nation’s military service members, veterans and first responders.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) today announced that Police Officer First Class (POFC) Ian Lachapelle of the Fairfax County (VA) Police Department, is their Officer of the Month for May 2025. POFC Lachapelle was selected for his actions when he ultimately saved the lives of his two fellow officers who were taking fire at point-blank range from a driver of a vehicle they had stopped.
Tom Weitzel is a retired Chief of Police from Riverside, Illinois, with an esteemed career in law enforcement spanning 37 years—13 of which were spent as Chief.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) today announced Officer Brian Sanchioni and his K9 partner Titan, of the Milford (MA) Police Department as their Officers of the Month for April 2025. Officer Sanchioni and Titan were selected for their actions when they located a missing 8-year-old, non-verbal autistic child that had wandered away from home.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) through its continuing partnership with the United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has announced that they will be collaborating with the law enforcement training organization known as “Below 100.”
The Board of Directors of 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, presented the winners of their annual awards in the categories of Distinguished Service, Lifetime Achievement, and Excellence in Media.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) today announced Officer Noah Allatt of the Bridgewater Township (NJ) Police Department as their Officer of the Month for March 2025. Officer Allatt was recognized for his actions in rescuing a motorist trapped in a burning vehicle following a collision.
NLEOMF invites the community to help raise funds through a new digital banking partnership WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 8, 2025) ‒ The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) is excited to announce its partnership with ValorFI Heroes, a digital banking platform designed to support educators, healthcare workers, law enforcement, first responders, veterans, and their communities.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has formally announced that there are 345 names of U.S. law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in 2025.