Why do we make memorials? Why and what do we memorialize? How do memorials from the past influence our present and shape our future? Given the prominence of memorials to the lives lost during the 9/11 attacks, as well as our own National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, honoring officers lost in the line of duty,
The response to the challenges brought by the 9/11 attacks—or, in some cases, simply illuminated by the attacks—needed law enforcement leaders willing to innovate and answer the call of duty. By speaking to a selection of these changemakers that helped the country respond and move forward, we will learn more about the ways American law
A follow up discussion of the August 25th program Fighting Fear: Combating Hate Crimes, Violence & Xenophobia in Modern America. Featuring Captain David Hong, Special Liaison Branch, Metropolitan Police Department, Washington D.C. Thomas Canavan, Executive Director, National Law Enforcement Museum Sponsor Join the Conversation Join Thomas Canavan and Captain David Hong as they discuss Metropolitan
American Sign Language (ASL) and Closed Captioning will be available for this program. Many states throughout the U.S. have mandated that officers go through anti-bias training as part of sweeping police legislation. Anti-bias training has been part of officer training in many jurisdictions, including Minneapolis and New York City. The effectiveness of these trainings has
Together with the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), the National Law Enforcement Museum is holding a special event on Feb. 25 at 2:00pm EST that seeks to uncover ways to support black law enforcement officers and encourage new recruits to join the force and protect our communities. This panel discussion will
The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum (NLEMM) and the National Organization of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE) are working together to provide this live virtual discussion focusing on empowering women in law enforcement. Women constitute less than 13% of total officers in this country—with an even smaller proportion of leadership positions—despite comprising over 50%