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Fallen Law Enforcement Officers from Across the Country to be Honored During 38th Annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13th in Washington, D.C.

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) has formally announced that 363 names of U.S. law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in 2026. The names will be engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial during the month of April and properly dedicated during the 38th Annual Candlelight Vigil held on the National Mall between 4th and 7th streets in Washington, DC, at 8:00 pm on May 13, 2026.

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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Announces March 2026 Officers of the Month

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Announces March 2026 Officers of the Month

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) today announced Chief Aaron Edwards and Sergeant Luis Navarro of the New ...

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The Balancing Act | Honoring the Lives and Legacy of Fallen Law Enforcement Officers and Celebrating Their Courage and Commitment

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund was featured on The Balancing Act®, celebrating ...
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2023 Law Enforcement Fatalities Report Reveals Law Enforcement Deaths Dropped

The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died in the line of duty ...
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Submit Your Police K9 for the 2027 Dogs of Law Enforcement Calendar!

Submit Your Police K9 for the 2027 Dogs of Law Enforcement Calendar!

Do you have a police K9 who deserves the spotlight?The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ...
Ambassador Spotlight: Chief Tom Weitzel (Ret.) – A Legacy of Mentorship and Advocacy

Ambassador Spotlight: Chief Tom Weitzel (Ret.) – A Legacy of Mentorship and Advocacy

Tom Weitzel is a retired Chief of Police from Riverside, Illinois, with an esteemed career ...
Ambassador Highlight: August 2024

Ambassador Highlight: August 2024

NLEOMF Ambassador Michael Kellems began his law enforcement career as a 15-year-old Police Cadet for ...
The Journey of the NLEOMF Ambassador Memorial Wreath

The Journey of the NLEOMF Ambassador Memorial Wreath

The “Stand Watch for the Fallen” ceremony that takes place at the National Law Enforcement ...
The Evolution of the Coroner System: Examining the History of Death Investigations

The Evolution of the Coroner System: Examining the History of Death Investigations

Every year, roughly 10% of the US population passes away – which is a startling ...
Ambassador Highlight: October 2023

Ambassador Highlight: October 2023

In September, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Ambassador Program proudly welcomed two distinguished ...

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The Evolution of the Coroner System: Examining the History of Death Investigations

The Evolution of the Coroner System: Examining the History of Death Investigations

Every year, roughly 10% of the US population passes away – which is a startling ...
The DEA Celebrates 50 Years: A Look into Our Collection 

The DEA Celebrates 50 Years: A Look into Our Collection 

On July 1, 1973, President Richard Nixon declared “an all-out global war on the drug ...
The National Law Enforcement Museum Recognizes Pride Month!

The National Law Enforcement Museum Recognizes Pride Month!

(Two Officers from the DC Metropolitan Police Department during the Capital Pride Parade, Oxley Photography ...
President of Out to Protect Says Environment Improving for LGBT Police Officers

President of Out to Protect Says Environment Improving for LGBT Police Officers

Greg Miraglia, President and CEO of Out to Protect, says the current state of affairs ...
In Honor of Pride Month, Museum Honors First Transgender DC Police Officer

In Honor of Pride Month, Museum Honors First Transgender DC Police Officer

Bonnie Nora Davenport O’Neal broke ground as the first transgender Washington, DC, police officer. Born ...
Arva “Marie” Johnson

Arva “Marie” Johnson

The First Black Female Capitol Police Officer In Washington, DC, the US Capitol Police are ...

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