Tag: Police Foundations

Training

Police Shortage Hits Cities and Small Towns Across the Country

Law enforcement is becoming less of a desirable career choice due to diminishing pay, high risk, and of course a recent bad rap — a trend that could put public safety at risk, say policing experts.

March 20, 2018

Technology

"Drones" Grounded Until Further Notice

What's keeping law enforcement's unmanned aircraft on the ground is a combination of convoluted regulations and the public's belief that allowing officers to use these little aircraft will violate their civil rights and invade their privacy.

October 7, 2014

Patrol

Reward for Chicago Cop's Killer Reaches $20,000

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is now offering $20,000 to anyone who helps identify those responsible for fatally shooting Officer Clifton Lewis during a convenience store robbery a week ago, according to the foundation.

January 3, 2012

Technology

NYPD Receives $4.6M From JPMorgan Chase for Security

The New York Police Department has received a $4.6 million donation from JPMorgan Chase for security upgrades, including new patrol car laptops and security monitoring software for the department's main data center.

October 3, 2011

Patrol

Police Unity Tour Becomes Member of NLEOMF Board of Directors

For the first time in the organization's 25-year history, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has added a new member to its Board of Directors. Meeting in Washington, DC, NLEOMF board members voted unanimously to add the Police Unity Tour to the group of law enforcement organizations that oversee operations of the Memorial Fund.

February 19, 2009

Patrol

Custom Badges

Collinson Enterprises

Collinson Enterprises is a small family-owned business based in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., specializing in custom designed law enforcement and fire badges. The company has partnered with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund to create a commemorative badge available for sworn officers during Barack Obama’s presidential inauguration.

January 31, 2009

Patrol

Florida FOP Donates $100,000 to National Law Enforcement Museum

The first-ever national museum dedicated to law enforcement in the United States is one step closer to reality, thanks to a generous donation from the Florida Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).

December 2, 2008

Patrol

National Law Enforcement Museum Receives Final Approval From Planning Commission

The first-ever Congressionally authorized National Law Enforcement Museum, scheduled to open in Washington, DC in 2011, received final approval Thursday from a key federal planning agency.

September 4, 2008