Washington, DC, is home to roughly 27 Law Enforcement agencies with overlapping jurisdictions, which often require cross-agency collaboration to solve the nearly 34,000 crimes that occur in the district each year. Processing much of this evidence requires the expertise of...
In a technologically advanced world, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math are integral to several careers, but what about Law Enforcement? Join the National Law Enforcement Museum and a panel of experts as we explore the many facets of Forensic Science including recent technological innovations and an array of established and emerging career opportunities in the field.
The Destination Zero Officer Safety and Wellness Conference is the preeminent bi-annual gathering of law enforcement officials who are dedicated to improving the safety and wellness of their employees. Sponsored by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and produced by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) as a component of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) VALOR Initiative and in partnership with Verizon, this symposium will feature prominent keynote speakers, two live panel discussions, the 2020 National Officer Safety and Wellness awards ceremony, and sessions featuring past Destination Zero national award winners and finalists.
The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum invites you to engage with a high-profile panel of women and men in law enforcement to discuss the challenges of the recruitment of female officers, and the unique experiences that women face in their roles to serve and protect.
This event was made possible by Thomson Reuters.
This year, 307 names are being engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC, adding to the nearly 22,000 killed in the line of duty already memorialized there. Join us as law enforcement leaders, celebrities,...
A toast to hero Sheriff Michael K. Neal Hear the first-hand experience of Sheriff Michael K. Neal on the 10th anniversary of the unforgettable day in West Memphis, Arkansas, that has been memorialized by the signature suspended truck on permanent...
Join the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum for this special exploration of the PBS documentary The Definition of Insanity. The film chronicles the Miami-Dade Criminal Mental Health Project, an innovative prison diversion program. The Definition of Insanity illustrates how...
Keeping Officers’ Names Off the Wall Please join us for a presentation of the preliminary numbers of U.S. law enforcement fatalities from January – June 2020 as recorded by the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum. Reviewing and discussing this...
American Sign Language (ASL) and Closed Captioning will be available for this program. Many states throughout the U.S. have mandated that officers go through anti-bias training as part of sweeping police legislation. Anti-bias training has been part of officer training...
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the role of police has expanded to include the enforcement of public-health safety regulations in congruence with local, state, and federal law. With citizens of their jurisdictions eager to escape quarantine and return...
Police executives across the country are considering changes to how law enforcement personnel will combat crime in an era of elevated scrutiny. NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea, in a letter to all personnel, acknowledged that police officers must “fight crime differently…with...
Across the country, the coronavirus pandemic has exposed the depth and severity of the nation’s homelessness crisis. As first responders, law enforcement officers are frequently dispatched to address situations involving homelessness-related health emergencies or public safety challenges.
Suicide prevention is a major concern within law enforcement. Health and wellness programs are being created across the country to help officers and their families ensure that they will not become victims of a suicide tragedy. This virtual panel discussion...