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.
Police officers and LE supporters explain why attending Police Week matters while LEOs stand watch for the fallen at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
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The 345 names include 148 officers killed in 2024, spanning federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, campus and military agencies
The award winners will be recognized during Police Weekend, showcasing efforts from traffic safety to comprehensive wellness initiatives
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund will hold a variety of events – including many that are open to the public – from Sept. 27-29
The agency provides resources for officers’ physical, mental, financial and spiritual health — and recently received the Destination Zero Award for its comprehensive program
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“Being a police officer is not just what you do, it’s who you are…” President Joe Biden said. “…this extended family [of other law enforcement officers] will always be here for you.”
Not only does playing the bagpipes relieve stress, it can also bring a much needed sense of purpose
“We lost the future of our family,” Ruge’s mother said. “I just didn’t lose my 27-year-old son, I lost my 37-year-old son and my 47-year-old son and my 57-year-old son. I lost the kids that he was going to have... I lost all of that”
These teams come together to honor the memory of fallen officers and demonstrate their skills in ceremonial duties
In a heartfelt tribute, the Chicago Police Department honored fallen officers Aréanah Preston and Andrés Vásquez-Lasso
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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