By Police1 Staff
WASHINGTON — The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) is urging law enforcement agencies to submit nominations for the 2025 Destination Zero National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards before the April 1, 2025 deadline.
This year, NLEOMF is placing a special emphasis on traffic safety nominations following a concerning rise in traffic-related officer fatalities.
According to the 2024 End-of-Year Law Enforcement Officers Fatalities Report, traffic-related fatalities increased by 48% in 2024, with 46 officers killed, compared to 31 deaths in 2023. Additionally, “struck-by” fatalities — incidents where officers were struck outside of their patrol vehicles — rose by 113%, jumping from 8 deaths in 2023 to 17 in 2024.
The Destination Zero Awards recognize agencies that have developed innovative safety and wellness programs that improve officer well-being and reduce risks. Award recipients will be honored during National Police Weekend in October in Washington, D.C., where they will have the opportunity to share best practices and collaborate with other agencies.
Agencies submitting nominations should provide detailed information about their programs, including posters, policies, toolkits, and data demonstrating program success.
For more information or to submit a nomination, visit NLEOMF’s website, email destinationzero@nleomf.org, or call (202) 737-3400.
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