We are just two weeks away from the 36th Annual Candlelight Vigil, when we will honor 282 fallen officers, both recently fallen and historical, who made the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of duty.

START YOUR ENGINES!

NASCAR and the NLEOMF are teaming up for first responder appreciation events throughout the 2024 race season!

Join us at the AdventHealth 400 on May 5th at Kansas Speedway as we celebrate and honor first responders.

Info/tickets 🏁 bit.ly/4biBKRB

Calling all Yankees fans! ⚾

Join the New York Yankees and the NLEOMF for a fun-filled Night at Yankee Stadium as the Yankees take on the Detroit Tigers on Friday, May 3rd for specially priced tickets. NLEOMF will receive a portion of the proceeds.

More info ➡️ bit.ly/49T5svx

Are you normalizing the things you see on the job rather than processing them?

Hear this discussion about getting involved with a wellness program that has culturally competent clinicians—because a healthy officer is a better and safer officer.

Listen ➡️ bit.ly/3y1CLPE

National Police Week is only a few weeks away. While it is a time for mourning and reflection, we also seek to provide a safe space for visitors and survivors to feel and express gratitude for our community, as well as spend some moments in love and laughter.

#NationalPoliceWeek

The NHTSA 2024 Q1 webinar airs April 25th at 2PM EST. You'll hear from NHTSA Program Manager Reo Nelson followed by Nick Breul who will provide an update on the latest law enforcement traffic-related fatality statistics.

Register: bit.ly/3TNjx7G

#NHTSA #TrafficSafety

Are you a photographer and interested in capturing special moments during National Police Week 2024?

Apply today to volunteer as an official photographer with the Memorial and Museum!

Details and how to apply: bit.ly/49mlv4Z

#NationalPoliceWeek #LawEnforcement

Last month, two officers were killed when their vehicles were struck from behind while stopped on the shoulder. Be sure you are buckled up when sitting in your vehicle on the roadside. Whether it is with an existing crash, on a construction detail, or diverting traffic; strap in!

In the 25 years since Columbine, the number of school shootings and other mass shooting events continue to rise at startling rates across the nation.

Join us on April 26th at 2PM EST for a conversation about the impact of these events.

Register: bit.ly/3TMC3wU

The NLEOMF announced Sgt. Dave Musgrove of the Charlotte County (FL) Sheriff’s Dept. as their Officer of the Month for Feb. 2024. Sgt. Musgrove rescued a six-month-old baby from a vehicle after a speeding motorcyclist slammed into the vehicle.

Read more: bit.ly/3PZ0wOD

Are you a photographer and interested in capturing special moments during National Police Week 2024?

Apply today to volunteer as an official photographer with the Memorial and Museum!

Details and how to apply: bit.ly/49mlv4Z

#NationalPoliceWeek #LawEnforcement

Earlier this week we held an engraving ceremony on the Memorial grounds. The process has begun of adding the 282 fallen officers' names to the walls.

Once completed, the total number of fallen officer names on the wall will be 24,067.

From 2014-2023, a total of 32 officers were fatally struck by passing vehicles while they were on the scene of an existing crash. Protect yourself and other crash responders with heavy blocking vehicles, implement TIM, create light pathways, and wear high visibility apparel.

The NLEOMF announces Sergeant Abel Hernandez of the West Covina Police as their OTM for Jan. 2024. Sergeant Hernandez was selected for his actions when he unknowingly interrupted an armed robbery at a local 7-11 and managed to apprehend the suspect.

Read more: bit.ly/43QJFDw

The NHTSA 2024 Q1 webinar airs April 24th at 2PM EST. You'll hear from NHTSA Program Manager Reo Nelson followed by Nick Breul who will provide an update on the latest law enforcement traffic-related fatality statistics.

Register: bit.ly/3TNjx7G

#NHTSA #TrafficSafety

“The statistics are also indicative, I might argue, of what I think is increasingly dangerous conditions for the men and women who are in uniform out on the streets doing the job.” - Bill Alexander

Read more about the record pace for officers shot: bit.ly/4cJYdZk

The 25th Annual National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Golf Classic is coming up October 27th - November 1st, 2024 in Myrtle Beach, SC in support of the NLEOMF.

Limited spots remaining!

Sign up to participate or sponsor! bit.ly/48J8Rxa

The Blue View Podcast part of National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), hosted by National President Patrick Yoes, recently sat down with NLEOMF CEO, Bill Alexander, to discuss his law enforcement career, National Police Week, and the Memorial and Museum.

Watch here: bit.ly/4cHCpO8

#FirstResponders

It was such an incredible night last Tuesday when the San Jose Sharks honored law enforcement across the country!

The Honor Guard and National Anthem were truly exceptional San Jose Police!

#LawEnforcement #SanJose Sharks #SanJose #LawEnforcement Appreciation

The NLEOMF has formally announced that there are 282 names of U.S. law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty who will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this year.

Read here: bit.ly/4cDI8oa