WASHINGTON — The names of 345 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty will be engraved on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in April, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) announced.
The newly inscribed names will be formally dedicated during the 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13, 2025. Held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the vigil is one of the most solemn observances during National Police Week, drawing tens of thousands of survivors, officers and supporters each year.
This year’s “Roll Call of Heroes” includes 148 officers who were killed in the line of duty in 2024. Among them are federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, campus and military law enforcement officers. The total reflects a 25% increase in line-of-duty deaths compared to 2023.
“With these additions, we now honor 24,412 officers on the Memorial, representing agencies across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and federal, campus and military law enforcement,” NLEOMF officials stated.
The list of names is vetted by the organization’s research department and names committee, which conducts thorough reviews to confirm each officer’s service record and line-of-duty death classification.
“As we gather once more to honor our fallen officers, we’re reminded not only of the lives they gave but of the unwavering devotion that led them to serve,” said William Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. “Their courage and selflessness continue to guide us — they embody the very spirit of law enforcement. This solemn moment is a time to grieve, to remember, and to ensure that we carry their legacy forward with gratitude and purpose.”
Engraving of the names will begin on April 14 at 9:30 a.m. EST during a ceremony at the Memorial. The delicate process — starting with stenciling and proofing, followed by engraving and curing — will take place throughout April. Each name is engraved with precision to maintain the Memorial’s integrity and permanence.
The annual Candlelight Vigil is a cornerstone event during National Police Week. Approximately 30,000 people are expected to attend this year’s ceremony to remember and reflect on the lives of those who served and sacrificed.
The full list of names to be added can be found in the 2025 Roll Call of Heroes at LawMemorial.org.
For more information about the National Law Enforcement Memorial or upcoming events, visit nleomf.org.
