Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice
National Police Week, May 12-18, pays recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the protection of others. Find out why officers should attend Police Week, learn how to honor the fallen and read moving words about the sacrifice made by fallen officers.
More than $17 million has been raised on GoFundMe for fallen or wounded first responders since 2010, according to the site
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The documentary explores the personal and professional lives of a diverse group of law enforcement officers
The museum is located across the street from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., allowing visitors to explore both in one visit
The memorial features the names of over 23,000 officers engraved on its curved marble walls
“If the police are the people, and the people are the police, this is a week for everyone to embrace.”
This year, 26 K-9s who died in the line of duty in 2023 will be honored at the memorial service, hosted by the National Police Dog Foundation
“When we lost one of our officers two years ago, I looked for poems that could comfort the family and officers but couldn’t find any,” K-9 Officer Isabel McDonald said
Miami-Dade Police Department K-9 Officer Isabel McDonald conveys a message of resilience and remembrance to the law enforcement community
Molly Winters’ journey with C.O.P.S. as a widow of a fallen LEO showcases her transformation from tragedy to advocacy, highlighting the organization’s role in her life
Listen to Molly Winters recount her transformative journey with C.O.P.S., from grieving widow of a fallen law enforcement officer to passionate advocate
Events will be held in-person in our nation’s capital, but there are still plenty of ways you can virtually observe and participate
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- Watch: Chicago Police Department’s honor guard pays tribute to fallen officers
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- National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund commemorates fallen heroes at 36th Annual Candlelight Vigil
- Etched in memory: Frank Ray, county music artist and former LEO, honors a fallen hero
- From badge to ballads: Q&A with Frank Ray, former officer and rising country music artist