There were a lot of tears during National Police Week 2008, as survivors, friends and colleagues remembered their fallen heroes. But there also were many smiles, caught by the lenses of our roving cameras, that were far too beautiful not to share. So without further ado … here is a slide show of just some
A Time to Remember and Celebrate As our nation lowered its flags to half staff on Thursday, loved ones and colleagues of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty during 2007 gathered at the US Capitol for a special ceremony. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao gave remarks and the names of fallen officers were
Explaining to the country the significance of Peace Officers Memorial Day became the focus of activities this morning at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Beginning even before the crack of dawn, NLEOMF Chairman and CEO Craig W. Floyd conducted more than 30 interviews via satellite with television stations and other media outlets across the
by Gary CundiffCherry Hill (NJ) Police Department (ret.) It has been a year since I last wrote to you. The war here in Afghanistan still goes on, and like our Brothers back home, the Cops take the brunt of it. This past year in Afghanistan, hundreds of Police Officers were killed in the fight for
As daybreak set upon the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, it was again off to a busy start. It seemed that as one crew broke down an event, another arrived to assemble the next. A few blocks away at John Marshall Park, the 6th Annual Steve Young Honor Guard Competition took place with dozens of
Randy Sutton is at it again. The lieutenant with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has already written two books about law enforcement. Now, his latest work – TRUE BLUE: To Protect and Serve – has been published by St. Martin’s Press. And Randy is in DC for National Police Week using his newest collection
Video by George7171With glowing candles held high and a sharp blue laser light overhead, an estimated 20,000 people packed the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Tuesday night for the 20th Annual Candlelight Vigil in honor of America’s fallen law enforcement officers. It was a ceremony that once again brought veteran police officers to tears, awed
He is the longest-serving U.S. House Representative in Maryland history, having served the 5th Congressional District for 14 terms. Two years ago, he was selected by his colleagues to be Majority Leader – the second highest position in the House. Over the years, he has championed various crime-fighting initiatives that have helped to lower crime
by Suzie SawyerExecutive Director, Concerns of Police Survivors Reality shows are certainly proving to be the latest rage in America. People are moving in together, competing to lose the most weight, tripping the light fantastic, singing their way onto CD’s, and vying for the hand of beautiful people. Americans are certainly hooked on reality television.
Although the “official” Police Unity Tour (PUT) arrival ceremony was canceled, it didn’t stop the committed group of riders from having a rain-delayed gathering. Riders and supporters gathered at the Memorial this evening at 7 pm to distribute medals and to announce that the PUT raised more than $1,227,000 this year for the National Law