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252 Fallen LEOs to be Honored During 28th Annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13

Today the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund released the roll call of names of 252 U.S. law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. These names will be engraved next month and formally dedicated at the 28th annual Candlelight Vigil held on the National Mall on Friday, May 13th at 8:00 pm.

March 31, 2016

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Michigan Troopers, Deputy Named March 2016 NLEOMF Officers of the Month

For saving a child from a house fire, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has selected Trooper Jim Leonard and Trooper Rick Carlson, of the Michigan State Police, and Deputy Justin Holzschu, of the Otsego County (MI) Sheriff's Department, as the recipients of its Officer of the Month Award for March 2016.

March 24, 2016

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NLEOMF Calls for Condemnation of the Ambush Killing of Officer Jacai Colson

The shooting death this past Sunday of Prince George’s County (MD) Police Officer Jacai D. Colson was horrific and shocking on many levels. This is the fifth time this year that an ambush assault has resulted in the death of a law enforcement officer.

March 18, 2016

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About 10 Officers Per Year are Killed in Ambushes, but Five Already in 2016

Statistics show that since 2000, there have been about 9.5 ambush killings of law enforcement officers per year nationwide, and that the number has been declining in recent years, to about six per year. But this year is off to a horrible start. There have already been five ambush killings in 2016.

March 15, 2016

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San Bernardino PD Wins Everyday Heroes Award from Thomson Reuters for Response to Mass Shooting

For its resourceful police work and brave response to the events on Dec. 2, the San Bernardino Police Department was honored with an Everyday Heroes award, sponsored by Thomson Reuters, at a ceremony earlier this week.

March 3, 2016

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Colorado Deputy Receives February 2016 NLEOMF Officer of the Month Award

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has selected Deputy Sheriff Jeffrey Brunkow, of the Boulder County (CO) Sheriff's Office, as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for February 2016.

February 18, 2016

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NLEOMF CEO Speaks on Shocking Spate of Law Enforcement Deaths This Week

Seven law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty in as many days, six shot, underscoring the danger faced by the men and women who work to protect us all. This is tragic news for these officers, their families and the departments in which they served.

February 12, 2016

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New Jersey Officer Named NLEOMF Officer of the Month for January 2016

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has selected Police Officer Michael Keane, of the Lyndhurst (NJ) Police Department, as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for January 2016.

January 29, 2016

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What Are Our Priorities?

As the White House commits to providing funding for 10,000 Syrian refugees to settle in the United States, the bill that funds the 9/11 World Trade Center Health Program for first responders has expired. How do 9/11 heroes take a funding back seat to refugees?

January 22, 2016

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124 Law Enforcement Officers Died on Duty in 2015

The 124 officer fatalities in 2015 represented a 4% increase from the 119 officers who died in the line of duty in 2014. Of the 124 officers who died this year, 52 died in traffic-related incidents, 42 were killed by gunfire and 30 died as a result of other causes.

December 28, 2015

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Texas Sergeant Named NLEOMF December 2015 Officer of the Month

For stopping a gunman before he could harm anyone, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has selected Sgt. Adam Johnson of the Austin (TX) Police Department as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for December 2015.

December 16, 2015

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Ride & Run to Remember Bike Ride Taking Place October 10 & 11

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is encouraging all law enforcement supporters to register for the fifth annual Law Enforcement Ride & Run to Remember, which will take place October 10 and 11, on-site in the Washington DC area or virtually from any location.

September 24, 2015