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64 Law Enforcement Officer Fatalities Nationwide in First Half of 2015

According to preliminary data compiled by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 64 law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty during the first half of 2015. This represents a 3% increase over the same period in 2014 in which 62 officers were killed.

July 21, 2015

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Protecting Blue Civil Rights

During National Police Week, the Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos National Blue Alert Act was passed by Congress. Now law enforcement officers need more protection, an amendment to the federal Hate Crimes statute to create the Blue Shield Protection Act.

June 30, 2015

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Texas Officers Receive June 2015 NLEOMF Officer of the Month Award

For saving a man from a burning car, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has announced the selection of Sgt. Anthony Schnacky and Officer Matthew Curry of the Rosenberg (Texas) Police Department as the recipients of its Officer of the Month Award for June 2015.

June 29, 2015

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San Francisco Airport Officer Receives NLEOMF Officer of the Month Award

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has announced the selection of Officer James Cunningham of the San Francisco (Calif.) Police Department-Airport Bureau, as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for May 2015.

May 28, 2015

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Thousands Attend Annual Candlelight Vigil for Law Enforcement's Fallen

"The names of both father and son are now inscribed on panel 16E of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial," National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Chairman and CEO Craig W.Floyd said.

May 15, 2015

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Inaugural National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards Presented

The result of the Destination Zero Project culminated with presentation of the inaugural National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund’s annual Chairman’s Dinner on Tuesday.

May 13, 2015

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NLEOMF Encourages All to Watch Candlelight Vigil Webcast

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is encouraging those who can't attend in person to register to watch the Candlelight Vigil webcast online during National Police Week.

May 8, 2015

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Safariland Saves Group Members to Ride in Police Unity Tour for National Police Week

Members of The Safariland Group SAVES Club Andrew Taylor and Garret Osilka will join the 250-mile fundraising bike ride and events to commemorate National Police Week.

May 8, 2015

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Fallen Law Enforcement Officers to be Honored at Candlelight Vigil in Washington

The names of 273 U.S. law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty will be formally dedicated on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. during the 27th Annual Candlelight Vigil on the evening of May 13.

May 5, 2015

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Rhode Island Sergeant Named NLEOMF Officer of the Month

For rescuing a man from drowning, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has announced the selection of Sgt. Philip B. Gingerella Sr. of the Charlestown (R.I.) Police Department, as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for April 2015.

April 30, 2015

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NLEOMF Raffling Off Harley to Support National Law Enforcement Museum

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is selling raffle tickets to win a 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTK Ultra Limited Peace Officer Special Edition motorcycle, with proceeds going to support the construction of the National Law Enforcement Museum.

April 15, 2015

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Rochester PD Receives Safety Equipment Grant from The Spirit of Blue Foundation

The Spirit of Blue Foundation announced today that it has awarded a Safety Equipment Grant to the Rochester (N.Y.) Police Department for the purchase of eight ballistic vests valued at $10,440.

April 13, 2015