News and Gifts from the Memorial Fund — March 2012
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Officer Fatality Update
Law Enforcement Officer Fatalities: Preliminary 2012 Numbers
March 21, 2012
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2012
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2011
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| Total Fatalities |
27 |
49 |
-45% |
| Firearms-related |
10 |
23 |
-57% |
| Traffic-related |
9 |
16 |
-44% |
| Other Causes |
8 |
10 |
-20% |
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| The Memorial Fund is proud to partner with the Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) on the VALOR program. |
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2012 Harley-Davidson Raffle
Enter to win a 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic® Electra Glide® Peace Officer Special Edition
Tickets are $25 each. Proceeds support the National Law Enforcement Museum. To purchase a raffle ticket, call 1.877.622.BIKE (2453) or 202.737.3402 or visit the Memorial Fund Visitors Center & Store. When you purchase one or more tickets you will receive a 2012 National Police Week Memorial Fund Harley-Davidson T-Shirt! (One shirt per transaction.)
Only 4,000 tickets printed; get yours today! Drawing will be held on May 16, 2012, 4pm, at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Offices. The raffle winner need not be present to win. Read more...
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National Law Enforcement Museum Gala
Save the Date: October 12, 2012
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Officer of the Month
March 2012
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has announced the selection of Trooper Zachary Huckstep of the Alaska Department of Public Safety as its Officer of the Month for March 2012.
On November 5, 2009, emergency dispatchers received a 911 call from a woman who identified herself and her location before the call went silent. As is standard procedure with... Read more...
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Law Enforcement Appreciation Events
The Memorial Fund launched an initiative to collaborate with professional
sports teams (of the NHL, NBA, MLS, MLB and more) to honor the nation's
law enforcement officers by organizing special Law Enforcement Appreciation events and ticket packages.
Some upcoming events:
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Questions? Contact John Shanks, Director of Development & Law Enforcement Relations by email or call 202.737.8529. View full list of current scheduled events...
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Honor at the Castle Gala
April 24, 2012, 6:30pm
Huntington, Long Island (New York)
Please join the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund in Huntington, New York, to honor America's finest—the men and women of law enforcement who keep our communities safe. Purchase tickets...
Questions? For more information about sponsorships, table and ticket sales, contact Lisa Levine (The Zellman Group) at 516.403.2421 or by e-mail; or John Shanks (Memorial Fund) at 202.737.8529 or by e-mail.
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Heroes Behind the Badge
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and Modern City Entertainment are teaming up to create Heroes Behind the Badge, a moving documentary about the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers serving across America. Read more...
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