Maryland State Police Corporal David Wagoner recognized for saving man from burning vehicle WASHINGTON –Â The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum is pleased to announce its February 2020 Officer of the Month. Maryland State Police Corporal David Wagoner has been named February’s Officer of the Month. It was just after 2 am on November 17
California Highway Patrol Officer Randy Rodriguez recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty WASHINGTON –Â The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum is pleased to announce its January 2020 Officer of the Month. California Highway Patrol Officer Randy Rodriguez has been named January’s Officer of the Month. Assigned to the Central Los Angeles
Overall fatalities decreased 18 percent with firearms-related fatalities the leading cause of officer deaths this year Washington, DC—The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died in the line of duty in 2019 decreased 18 percent over the previous year according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, a nonprofit group that has long
National call underway for law enforcement agencies to submit examples of existing safety programs that successfully keep officers safe and healthy Washington, DC—The Destination Zero program begins its sixth year of soliciting submissions for the National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, in partnership with the United States Department
Marcia Ferranto to Focus on Financial Stability, Brand Recognition, and Relationship Building Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial CEO Marcia Ferranto is wasting no time charting a course forward for the organization. At a welcome reception in her honor held in the National Law Enforcement Museum on September 26, the newly appointed CEO of
Ceremony remembers 72 officers killed on 9/11, as well as 229 who have died from related illnesses. Washington, DC—September 11, 2001, remains the deadliest day in U.S. law enforcement history: 72 peace officers were killed in the line of duty during the terrorist attacks that shook the nation. Eighteen years after that horrific day, these
Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, in partnership with MAGLITE, will present a Hero Award to authors David Shearman and James “JT” Taman on behalf of all of those who served in the Law Enforcement Professionals Program, including five who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The award ceremony will take place on Thursday,
Board appoints Marcia C. Ferranto to oversee Memorial Fund and National Law Enforcement Museum Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (“Memorial Fund”) has announced the appointment of Marcia C. Ferranto to the position of Chief Executive Officer. She succeeds Lori Sharpe Day who served with distinction as interim CEO since December 2018 until
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund elects former Motorola executive to lead the Board of Directors Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen P. Tandy as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors. Ms. Tandy replaces Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft, who is stepping down after
Firearms-related fatalities decrease 35 percent over same period last year Washington, DC—Today the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund issued a new 2019 Mid-Year Law Enforcement Officer Fatalities Report with preliminary data through June 30, 2019, revealing that 60 law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty in 2019—a 35 percent decrease over