Tag: NLEOMF

NLEOMF Honors Agencies for Innovative Programs in Officer Safety and Wellness

NLEOMF launched Destination Zero in 2014 with a goal to identify agencies conducting unique and innovative programs aimed at reducing risk factors for line-of-duty deaths, and to share the design and outcomes of these programs with the national law enforc

July 22, 2024

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282 Names of Fallen Officers Read at Annual Police Week Candlelight Vigil

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas spoke of the dangers of law enforcement and the heroism of officers. “There is no such thing as a ‘routine’ or ‘risk-free’ dispatch,” he said.

May 14, 2024

Candle glowing in the audience during the 36th Annual National Candlelight Vigil.

282 Fallen Officers to be Honored at Annual Candlelight Vigil During Police Week

The names will be engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this April and properly dedicated during the 36th Annual Candlelight Vigil held on the National Mall in Washington, DC, at 8 p.m. on May 13.

April 2, 2024

Memorial Fund Reports Duty Deaths Down 39% Last Year

The Memorial Fund’s "2023 End-of-Year Preliminary Law Enforcement Officers Fatalities Report" shows that 136 federal, state, county, municipal, military, tribal, and campus officers died in the line of duty in 2023.

January 11, 2024

Duty Deaths Down 66% from Last Year

Twenty-five officers were shot and killed during the first six months of the year, compared to 33 during the same period in 2022, a 24% decrease year over year.

July 11, 2023

One of the inscriptions carved into the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC.

Whelen and NLEOMF Honor Fallen Officers in NASCAR Xfinity Series Race

The No. 2 Whelen Camaro, driven by Sheldon Creed for Richard Childress Racing (RCR), featured a special NLEOMF paint scheme for the race. The artwork included the names of 556 officers killed in the line of duty.

May 30, 2023

The paint scheme for Sheldon Creed's Camaro sponsored by Whelen Engineering honored fallen officers at Monday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

556 Fallen Officers Honored at Annual Police Week Vigil

This year the names of 556 U.S. fallen law enforcement officers were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, bringing the total number of names to 23,785.

May 15, 2023

The 35th annual Candlelight Vigil was held Saturday night on the National Mall.

Nashville Active Shooter Response Officers Named NLEOMF Officers of the Month

May 2, 2023

NLEOMF to Stream 2023 Engraving Ceremony Honoring 556 Fallen Officers

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund will livestream the commemorative ceremony that starts the engraving process to add the names of fallen officers to the National Law Enforcement Memorial.

April 3, 2023

Dallas Officer Named NLEOMF Officer of the Month for Saving Child

Senior Corporal Sergio Perez did not hesitate to provide assistance, and discovered the child was completely unresponsive and not breathing. Using his CPR training, he was able to quickly restore the child’s breathing.

March 30, 2023

Senior Corporal Sergio Perez February Officer Of The Month 2023 (2)

NYPD Officers Named NLEOMF January 2023 Officer of the Month

As they were patrolling near East 183rd Street, they noticed two suspicious persons walking with ski masks covering their faces. The officers drove toward the two suspects intending to stop them when one of the suspects reportedly turned without warning.

March 1, 2023

Officer Paul Lee and Officer Antonio Martinez of the NYPD were named January 2023 Officer of the Month by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

CT Officer Honored by NLEOMF for Fatally Shooting Cop Killer During Ambush

Despite being wounded himself, Iurato maintained his composure and moved to a position of cover. He was then able to determine the suspect’s position and returned fire, striking and killing the armed suspect.

February 8, 2023

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