National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Announces June 2025 Officer of the Month
Detective breaks up a ring of child predators distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM.)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 16, 2025) – The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) today announced Detective Claudia Castro of the Fairfax County (VA) Police Department, as their Officer of the Month for June 2025. Detective Castro was selected for her actions during an investigation that was brought forth by a child victim being solicited online for sex by an unknown adult.
The case began in March and culminated with multiple search warrants and arrests on June 10, 2025. This case ran between Virginia and New York with multiple victims throughout the United States.
Detective Castro has been with the Fairfax County Police Department since 2018. She began her service as a patrol officer and later transitioned to the Major Crimes Bureau, where she was assigned to the Child Abuse Squad. During that time, she received multiple recognitions for her investigative work and support of victims. She later transferred to the Child Exploitation Unit, where she managed cases involving internet-facilitated offenses against children. Based on her experience and subject matter knowledge, she was selected to serve as a Task Force officer with the Virginia State Police Internet Crimes Against (ICAC) Task Force. In this role, she continues to contribute to multi-jurisdictional investigations aimed at protecting vulnerable populations and supporting accountability efforts.
“Detective Castro’s actions reflect the integrity and professionalism demonstrated by so many in the law enforcement community,” said William Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. “We are honored to recognize her as our Officer of the Month for June 2025.”
The Officer of the Month Award Program is sponsored by the Police Unity Tour and recognizes federal, state, and local officers who distinguish themselves through exemplary law enforcement service and devotion to duty.
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About the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
Established in 1984, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the fallen, telling the story of American law enforcement, and making it safer for those who serve. The first pillar of this mission, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., honors the names of all of the 24,412 officers who have died in the line of duty to date throughout U.S. history. Additionally, NLEOMF maintains and publishes comprehensive details on the circumstances surrounding official line-of-duty deaths. The Officer Safety and Wellness pillar uses that data, coupled with best-practice program models, to produce programming directed at solutions to improve survivability and enhance wellness. NLEOMF’s third pillar, the National Law Enforcement Museum (LawEnforcementMuseum.org) is committed to preserving the history of American law enforcement and sharing the experiences of service and sacrifice for generations to come
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