 YOUR MONTHLY ACCESS TO NEWS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND EVENTS AT THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM November 2023  Police Unity Tour Celebrates LifeThe Police Unity Tour, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund’s partner association, provides critical funding annually to help us honor officers killed in the line of duty by organizing a bike ride from New Jersey to Washington, DC. The contingent of Israeli National Police officers that comes for the Police Unity Tour every May rides with Chapter 1 in NJ. It is known, however, as Group 18. Eighteen equates to the letters in the Hebrew alphabet that spell “chai.” From Hebrew, chai translates to “life.” A month before the Hamas attacks and war broke out on October 7, 2023, officers from New Jersey and across the country participated in the 2023 Israeli Police Unity Tour. From that journey have come messages of strength and support, which have resonated from New Jersey to Gaza to the highest levels of leadership in Israel. And these messages have reinforced what they ride for. Read their story in this piece from the October issue of New Jersey Cops magazine.  Honor Chair Built for the FallenLast week, Saving A Hero's Place, with the support of FinancialCop, built an Honor Chair on site to be placed on display within the Museum. Honor Chairs represent a permanent seat for our nation’s fallen heroes so that they always have a place within their respected department. Saving A Hero’s Place custom builds the honor chairs in memory of fallen law enforcement. The chairs are donated to the agency where the fallen hero once worked. To date, over 260 honor chairs have been donated across 29 states. The National Law Enforcement Museum's Honor Chair has been built and dedicated in memory of all of those lost across our nation.  2023 Annual Awards Ceremony and ReceptionThe National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's annual ceremony to recognize and award the individuals and agencies who have created programs that save officer lives, who have gone above and beyond their call of duty, and who have made a significant impact on the law enforcement community, took place on September 29th at the National Law Enforcement Museum. Awards presented were:
The 2023 Awards Ceremony and Reception was generously sponsored by   OSW Report ReleasedThe Officer Safety and Wellness team at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has completed an in-depth examination of 10 years of law enforcement fatalities linked to the use of tire deflation devices, otherwise known as “spike strips.” The report highlights the risks taken by many officers as they attempt to stop fleeing suspects by placing these deflation devices directly into the path of an oncoming vehicle. This brief report emphasizes the importance of proper use and deployment of these devices to safely end pursuits and to reduce the risks many officers take when trying to quickly deploy them.  Monthly LODD Fatality ReportIn October, 20 fallen heroes were designated as line-of-duty deaths. Their names will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in April of 2024, and they will be honored and forever remembered. May their selflessness, bravery, and sacrifice never be forgotten.  Summer 2023 Officers of the Month AnnouncedThe National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is proud to recognize Lieutenant Aaron Phipps of the Calhoun County (MI) Sheriff's Department as the July 2023 Officer of the Month and Lieutenant Corey Brooks of the Salisbury (NC) Police Department as the August 2023 Officer of the Month. This well-deserved recognition goes to each of them for their remarkable acts of heroism. Lt. Phipps saved the life of a toddler. Lt. Brooks rescued a non-responsive truck driver from a burning tractor-trailer on the interstate highway.
The Officer of the Month program is sponsored by the Police Unity Tour.   Law Enforcement Appreciation Sporting EventsJoin the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund at sporting events across the country! Celebrate the important work of community heroes with your local team during their annual First Responders Nights. We’ve teamed up with the Arizona Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, New Jersey Devils, Washington Commanders, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, and more to host Law Enforcement Appreciation Nights in your city. Use this link for exclusively priced tickets. A part of each purchase will be donated to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.  Looking for the perfect gift?Add their name to the Thin Blue LineCelebration coming up? Are you looking for the perfect one-of-kind gift to give someone? Add their name to the Thin Blue Line. For your gift of $1,000 or more, your loved one’s name will be placed on the Thin Blue Line in the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, DC. The Thin Blue Line is featured throughout the entire museum and displayed on the stunning glass bridge that connects the east and west mezzanine levels. This name will be recognized and honored by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund for a lifetime.  Membership Open!Become part of American history by joining the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's Stand With Honor community. Enjoy exclusive museum admission benefits and gift shop discounts while sharing your own unique law enforcement story. With more than 800,000 active officers and a rich legacy of service and sacrifice, your participation preserves this vital narrative for generations to come. Stand With Honor – it's easy, meaningful, and matters deeply.  Shop the Gift Shop for the Holidays!
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