News and Gifts from the Memorial Fund — August 2012
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Officer Fatality Update Law Enforcement Officer Fatalities: Preliminary 2012 Numbers August 29, 2012
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2012
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2011
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Firearms-related |
29 |
52 |
-44% |
Traffic-related |
33 |
44 |
-25% |
Other Causes |
15 |
25 |
-40% |
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The Memorial Fund is proud to partner with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on traffic-related officer safety initiatives and with the Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) on the VALOR program to improve officer safety. |
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Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Enrollment Opens September 1
Federal Employees: Designate the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund your charity of choice! The Memorial Fund is CFC No. 11631.
Not a Federal Employee? You can still support us through America's Charities. Learn more about CFC.
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LAST CHANCE: Memorial Golf Classic 2012 November 4-9, 2012 Myrtle Beach, SC Any golfer, male or female, with or without a USGA handicap, is invited to participate in this year's event, the 13th annual National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Golf Classic. Last year's event raised $24,000 and brought the event's 12-year total donated to the Memorial to $480,000.
Registration closes Saturday, September 1. Contact the tournament office at 843.249.2129 or
by email at NLEOMGC@aol.com for additional information. Read more to find out what the tournament package includes.
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National Law Enforcement Museum Gala October 12, 2012 Tickets Now on Sale!

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Officers of the Month August 2012 The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has selected Sergeant Christopher Kapa and Officer Kirsten Lund of the City of Chicago (IL) Police Department as its Officers of the Month for August 2012. 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.
Check out 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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Law Enforcement Ride & Run to Remember October 14, 2012 Washington, DC Register now for the second annual Law Enforcement Ride & Run to Remember. With a 5K run and a 54-mile bike ride, the Ride & Run honors the contribution and sacrifice law enforcement officers make every day. Join as an individual or start a team. This year, participants can Ride & Run virtually. Read more... |
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