Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice
National Police Week, May 12-18, pays recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the protection of others. Find out why officers should attend Police Week, learn how to honor the fallen and read moving words about the sacrifice made by fallen officers.
While each memorial is unique to its department and location, they all have one thing in common: to honor officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice
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If we won’t acknowledge the risks rural officers face, and make sure they have a chance against them, then honoring their sacrifices with ceremony rings hollow
For the families of the fallen, “their biggest fear is that their officer will be forgotten and we keep that promise that they never will”
The event begins the engraving of the names of officers who lost their lives in 2022 and years prior upon the walls of the National Law Enforcement Memorial
Reducing officer deaths to zero is the key goal of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund’s Officer Wellness and Safety program
Not only does playing the bagpipes relieve stress, it can also bring a much needed sense of purpose
Police Weekend 2022, hosted by the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum, has a slate of special events and activities honoring law enforcement
It’s not just “a second-hand emotion” when it comes to policing
A full calendar of events were held from May 11-17; here are scenes from this year’s commemorative events
Police leaders and influencers must be advocates for disabled LEOs, both for those who hope to return to work and those who never will
This year’s vigil was the largest event held in person in three years
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