News and Gifts from the Memorial Fund — October 2012
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Officer Fatality Update Law Enforcement Officer Fatalities: Preliminary 2012 Numbers October 31, 2012
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2012
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2011
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Firearms-related |
36 |
57 |
-37% |
Traffic-related |
45 |
52 |
-13% |
Other Causes |
22 |
28 |
-21% |
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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. Check out new VALOR posters... |
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Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Enrollment is Open!
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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National Law Enforcement Museum Gala Recap This year’s Gala, held on October 12 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC, focused on an exhibit slated for the Museum called Reel to Real that will highlight Hollywood’s portrayal of policing compared to real-life law enforcement. The evening was full poignant remarks, moving musical tributes, and one special announcement from Motorola Solutions and the Motorola Solutions Foundation. Read more...
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Officer of the Month October 2012 The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has selected Detective Brian Logan of the Newark (NJ) Police Department as its Officer of the Month for October 2012. Read more...
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Law Enforcement Appreciation Events Come out to the AT&T Center on Thursday, November 1st at 8:30 pm for Law Enforcement Appreciation Night as the San Antonio Spurs take on Western Conference Champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Plus, the first 1,000 tickets sold will receive a Spurs challenge coin.
Order Tickets online: http://tinyurl.com/SPURSNLEOMF. Use Promo Code: Spurs
For groups of 15 or more, or for more information, please contact Lindsay Beale at 210.444.5802 or lbeale@attcenter.com.
Don't miss the Miami Dolphins take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday December 16 at 1:00 pm as the Dolphins host Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at Sun Life Stadium.
Order Tickets online: http://tinyurl.com/8bobpbr. Use Promo Code: Honor
For other group packages, questions, or concerns, please contact Robert Horvitz at 305.943.1523 or rhorvitz@dolphins.com.
A portion of the proceeds from both these Law Enforcement Appreciation events will be donated to the Memorial Fund (Spurs game: $5-$14 depending on ticket package; Dolphins game: $10 from each ticket sold).
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Thank You, Ride & Run Participants! Thank you to all Riders, Runners, Volunteers, and Supporters for making the 2012 Law Enforcement Ride & Run to Remember a great success!
5K race results, photos, and more now available online. Please stay tuned for our final fundraising total for the event after November 16. Read more... |
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Heroes Behind the Badge The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and Modern City Entertainment teamed up to create Heroes Behind the Badge, a moving documentary about the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers serving across America. DVD and Blu-Ray versions now available for purchase. Order yours today!
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Reminder to Law Enforcement Departments and Agencies If you have lost an officer in the line of duty this year, please note that the deadline to submit documentation on fallen officers to be considered for inclusion on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is December 31, 2012.
Questions about submitting an officer's name? Please contact Berneta Spence, Director of Research for Memorial Programs, by e-mail, or call 202.737.7133. View official submission forms.
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