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Ohio Sheriff Makes Tough Decision To Kill Escaped Animals On Sight

Sheriff Matt Lutz of the Muskingum County (Ohio) Sheriff's Office has been recognized as the January Officer of the Month by NLEOMF for making the decision to shoot 56 wild animals let loose from a farm by a suicidal man.

January 2, 2012

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Police Fatalities Rise 13% In 2011

The number of law enforcement officers killed by firearms made 2011 a deadly year for officers now dealing with greater challenges in an already hazardous profession. For the first time in 14 years, the number of officers killed by gunfire (68) surpassed the number killed in traffic-related accidents (64).

December 27, 2011

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K-9 Officer Inspires Others with Speedy Recovery From .308 Rifle Wounds

Fond du Lac (Wis.) Police Officer Ryan Williams has been named the NLEOMF's December 2011 Officer of the Month. Officer Williams fought for his life and recovery after he was shot by a suspect armed with a .308 rifle.

December 15, 2011

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NLEOMF Launches Holiday Heroes Campaign

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund launches its Holiday Heroes campaign encouraging citizens to recognize law enforcement officers for their service and sacrifice.

December 15, 2011

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166 Officers Killed on Duty in 2011

The NYPD officer gunned down by a violent ex-con in Brooklyn Monday became the 166th police officer killed in the line of duty this year, a 14% jump from 2010, according to a national law enforcement group.

December 12, 2011

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NLEOMF Honors Ohio Sheriff In Wild Animal Escape

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) will honor Muskingum County (Ohio) Sheriff Matt Lutz for his handling of the escape of 56 wild animals from an Ohio man's 46-acre farm in October.

December 5, 2011

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NFL Analyst Supports National LE Museum

NFL analyst James Brown gives a message of support to honor America's law enforcement officers and support the National Law Enforcement Museum.

November 22, 2011

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Bilingual DHS Agent Catches Man Wanted for Murder

Special Agent Patrick Simpson of the Department of Homeland Security was instrumental in helping members of a DHS task force apprehend a fugitive wanted for double homicide. The fact that he spoke Spanish allowed him to locate the suspect, apprehend him, and then elicit a confession.

November 13, 2011

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NLEOMF Hosts 'J. Edgar' Screening In D.C.

The National Law Enforcement Museum and Warner Bros. Pictures debuted legendary director Clint Eastwood's biopic, "J. Edgar," at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.

November 10, 2011

Special Units

Tactical Training Conference Benefits NLEOMF

Awareness Protective Consultants (Team APC) will host a tactical training conference in February for law enforcement officers to benefit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

November 1, 2011

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Detroit Red Wings Announce Law Enforcement Appreciation Night

The 11-time Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings will host a second annual law enforcement appreciation night when they take on the Colorado Avalanche, on Nov. 8 at Joe Louis Arena.

October 20, 2011

Weapons

Glock Donates $2 Million To National LE Museum

Glock donated $2 million to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) during the organization's 20th anniversary gala. The gift was given to the Memorial Fund to help develop an educational and interactive exhibition called "The History Beat" at the National Law Enforcement Museum.

October 13, 2011