Police Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Newsby Staff WriterJune 19, 2011

Video: Wisc. Officer Who Saved Family from Train Leaves Agency

The Wisconsin police officer who saved a family from an oncoming train, suffering serious injuries and gaining acclaim as a national "officer of the month" has left his agency.

Read More →
Articlesby David GriffithJune 6, 2011

Police Week: Names on a Wall

It's not the names on the walls that leave most visitors dabbing at their eyes. It's the stuff left behind by other visitors.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterMay 29, 2011

'America's Most Wanted' Films at National LE Memorial

The Fox law enforcement reality show "America's Most Wanted" and host John Walsh visited the National Law Enforcement Memorial during National Police Week to film a segment.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Inside the Badge by Mariah HughesMay 18, 2011

What National Police Week Means to Survivors

During National Police Week, the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) hosts the National Police Survivors' Conference to provide healing in a safe environment for adult survivors. It's a place where others truly understand the day-to-day struggles of recovering from a line-of-duty death.

Read More →
Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterMay 15, 2011

Police Week 2011: Candlelight Vigil

The 2011 candlelight vigil during National Police Week in Washington, D.C., drew up to 20,000 officers, police survivors, dignitaries, and other law enforcement supporters to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial for the reading of 316 names added to the wall this year. The vigil is organized by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF).

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterMay 15, 2011

Obama Skips Police Week, Hosts Controversial Rapper

Obama did not attend the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's candlelight vigil Friday evening. He also skipped the Peace Officer's Memorial Service on Sunday on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. President George W. Bush attended the Peace Officer's Memorial every year except one.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Staff WriterMay 14, 2011

NLEOMF: Fly Flags At Half Staff On National Peace Officers Memorial Day

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is reminding the public to fly flags at half mast on Sunday, Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Read More →
Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterMay 13, 2011

Police Week 2011: What They Left Behind

To honor their sacrifice, the names of 316 law enforcement officers were engraved onto the marble walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The men and women who served their communities as officers, deputies, troopers and agents were honored during National Police Week, and well-wishers came to pay homage to their memories by leaving notes, photos, duty gear and other personal items. View the tributes.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterMay 13, 2011

Fallen Officers Honored at National Police Memorial Vigil

The candlelight vigil that crowns National Police Week with a tribute to fallen officers took on a more somber tone this year, as law enforcement supporters honored a growing list of names.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Staff WriterMay 12, 2011

Police Unity Tour Arrives At National LEO Memorial

The riders should arrive at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial at approximately 2 p.m. local time to the cheers of family members, friends, colleagues and supporters.

Read More →