The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's 2012 candlelight vigil paid homage to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. This year, 362 officers names were added to the memorial from 2011 and as far back as 1852. Read our coverage of the vigil here .
Police Week 2012: Candlelight Vigil
Attorney General Eric Holder said public safety often comes "at a devastating price." Photo: Mark W. Clark
Members of the Teaneck (N.J.) Police Department participated in the vigil's honor guard. Photo: NLEOMF
Craig Floyd, chairman and CEO of the NLEOMF, thanked officers for "your service and sacrifice." Photo: Mark W. Clark
Members of the Clinton Township (Mich.) Police Department participated in the vigil's honor guard. Photo: NLEOMF
Attendees of the vigil lighted candles as the names of 362 fallen officers were read. Photo: Mark W. Clark
A supporter of slain Nassau County (N.Y.) Police officer Michael Califano participates in the vigil. Photo: Mark W. Clark
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said the candles "illuminate this sacred ground." Photo: Mark W. Clark
Members of the Georgetown (S.C.) Police Department participated in the vigil's honor guard. The city was incorporated in 1734. Photo: NLEOMF
A blue-light laser show capped Sunday's NLEOMF candlelight vigil. Photo: Mark W. Clark
Lt. Mavis Johnson of the Baton Rouge Police Department sings "Amazing Grace." Photo: Mark W. Clark
Survivors representing the Livonia (Mich.) Police Department attended the candlelight vigil. Photo: Mark W. Clark
Members of the St. John's County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office participated in the vigil's honor guard. The county was created in 1821 and includes St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city. Photo: NLEOMF
Thousands of officers, survivors, family members, and others fill Judiciary Square in D.C. for the NLEOMF's annual candlelight vigil. Photo: Mark W. Clark
Officers with the U.S. Park Police hold their lighted candles during the NLEOMF's annual candlelight vigil. Photo: Mark W. Clark