Three Los Angeles (CA) Police Officers extricated trapped pilot following crash on tracks March 7, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) — The The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum (NLEMM) today announced Christopher Aboyte, Damian Castro and Robert Sherock of the Los Angeles Police Department have been named Officers of the Month for January 2022. The three
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 7, 2022) – The National Law Enforcement Museum (NLEM) in Washington, D.C. today announced the opening of its first online exhibit of 2022, Eyes to the Sky: A Century of Law Enforcement Aviation and Airborne Public Safety, the museum’s first exclusively online exhibit, documenting law enforcement aviation history. The exhibit, free and
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 28, 2022) – The National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C., is offering free general admission to all active and retired law enforcement officers every Saturday for the rest of the year, courtesy of FirstNet®, Built with AT&T. “The National Law Enforcement Museum exists to share the vibrant story of American law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Law Enforcement Museum will host a virtual, free-of-charge program, titled, “Enforcing the 14th: The Promise to Protect, on Thursday, February 24 beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET, via Zoom. The event will give viewers a better understanding of what the amendment provides and the role law enforcement plays in its commitment
By Thomas Canavan There has been an enormous amount of tension between law enforcement and the communities they serve for the past several years. The strain experienced across the nation has made police departments feel unappreciated, while entire communities feel as though they are being targeted, particularly in communities of color. Recent data shows
National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund reports fatalities increased 55% in 2021 over 2020, with Covid-19 fatalities the leading cause of officer deaths WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 11, 2022) – The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died in the line of duty in 2021 increased 55% over the previous year, according to preliminary data provided
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 5, 2022) – The National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C., is offering free admission to all active and retired law enforcement officers and their guests on January 9 for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The Museum houses several immersive and interactive exhibits, including its latest exhibit, “Post-9/11: The Evolution of American Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 6, 2021) – The National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C., is offering extended hours for a safe and exciting way to create holiday memories with loved ones. Usually open to the public only Thursdays through Sundays, the Museum will be open Monday, December 26, through Friday, December 31, from 10 a.m. until 5
Flagler County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office K-9 Deputy rescued a young boy from burning home. WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 30, 2021) — The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum (NLEMM) is pleased to announce the November 2021 Officer of the Month, K-9 Deputy First Class (DFC) Marcus Dawson of the Flagler County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office. Dawson successfully
After decades of service, Chief Patrick Montuore steps down as Executive Director of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 29, 2021) — To everything there is a season, and after nearly three decades of service, a new season is emerging for retired Florham Park, N.J., police chief, Patrick Montuore. On October 31,