 May 2024 Rose & Shield Insider: New Mobile App, May 2024  DOWNLOAD the National Police Week 2024 MOBILE APP! Looking for a way to stay connected and engaged during National Police Week? Download the all-new National Police Week app – the ultimate mobile platform for honoring and remembering fallen officers, attending official Police Week events, discovering local restaurants that support law enforcement, and more! With exclusive features like the Roll Call of Heroes and a comprehensive calendar of events, the National Police Week app is your go-to source for everything related to this special week. Download now and make the most of National Police Week and pay tribute to our brave heroes! Search your app store for “National Police Week 2024.”  36th Annual Candlelight Vigil Monday, May 13th will be dedicated to the 36th Annual Candlelight Vigil on the National Mall between 7th and 4th Streets. Together, we will honor the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their names will be read, with reverence, by high-ranking government and law enforcement officials. The ceremony will begin at 8pm. The Candlelight Vigil is open to the public, registration is not required for general admission. For survivors seeking reserved seating: Please note that all survivors and agency escorts MUST register with Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) to ensure that you have a badge to enter the reserved seating area.  Enjoy Extended Hours at the National Law Enforcement Museum!Get ready for National Police Week at the National Law Enforcement Museum! From May 9th to May 18th, immerse yourself in thrilling experiences like the new short film Service and Sacrifice, the state-of-the-art L3 Harris Driving Simulator, and the Decision Simulator sponsored by Glock. And that's not all - kids under 12 get free admission to the museum! Engage with cutting-edge simulators, celebrate the bravery of our law enforcement heroes, and make unforgettable memories!  CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!The National Law Enforcement Museum seeks submissions for an exclusive exhibition that celebrates the creative expression and transformative power of art by law enforcement officers, “Officers as Artists: The Creative Expression of Those Who Serve.” This unique platform offers officers the opportunity to showcase their creativity and delve into the integral role art plays in their lives, both as individuals and professionals. Eligibility criteria specify that entry is open to all active and retired law enforcement officers. Submissions are due June 30, 2024.  Monthly LODD Fatality ReportIn April, 15 fallen heroes were designated as line-of-duty deaths. Their names will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this year, and they will be honored and forever remembered. May their selflessness, bravery, and sacrifice never be forgotten.
 Light a Candle and Spread the FlamePlease join us as we Respect, Honor, and Remember the 24,067 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty who will forever be held in our hearts and on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. When you make a donation through this United By Light page, you will also be lighting a virtual “candle” to support our mission to honor the fallen, tell the story of American law enforcement, and make it safer for those who serve. Once you make your donation, you will receive a graphic to post on social media or share via email to demonstrate that you have lit a candle for the fallen.
 Law Enforcement Appreciation Sporting EventsJoin the National Law Enforcement Officers 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 Yankees, Nationals, Orioles, and many 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.
 Law and Disorder | Reflecting on Columbine: 25 Years LaterJUST RELEASED: Listen to this episode of Precinct 444, released in conjunction with April's publicly broadcasted program "Picking Up the Pieces." In this month’s episode, we examine the reasons why we continue to talk about Columbine, both in the law enforcement field and as a society, and explore why the lessons of Columbine continue to matter.  Remember the Fallen
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