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National Law Enforcement Museum

National Law Enforcement Museum The National Law Enforcement Museum is a natural extension of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

The Museum is a place where visitors can feel what it’s like to walk in the shoes of law enforcement with interactive exhibits and explore the profession's history. In the year 2000, the United States Congress and President Bill Clinton authorized the establishment of a National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, DC, paving the way for the nation's largest and most comprehensive museum about Am

erica's law enforcement officers. It will be a place where visitors can honor, remember and learn about the hardworking heroes who keep us safe and provide the backbone of America's democratic society. Honoring America's fallen law enforcement officers by inscribing those who have died in the line of duty on a national memorial. Founded in 1984; dedicated to telling the story of American law enforcement, and to making it safer for those who serve.

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The holiday season is upon us, and we have lots of gifts for you!The entire Museum store is 25% off, this weekend only! ...
11/22/2022

The holiday season is upon us, and we have lots of gifts for you!

The entire Museum store is 25% off, this weekend only! Use code BLACKFRIDAY25 at check out to save on apparel, jewelry, ornaments, and all the stocking stuffers you need to gift your law enforcement loved one.

SHOP: https://bit.ly/3v2fZBk

11/10/2022
Roll Out | National Law Enforcement Museum

Take a look at over 50 years of law enforcement’s innovative use of the American automobile, which allowed officers to better protect our communities.

Opening on November 10, Roll Out is a selection of images centered around the evolution and adaptation of vehicles used to carry out the service of law enforcement officers from 1920 to 1975.

VISIT: https://nleomf.org/museum/

We've partnered with Hyatt Regency Washington DC on  to create a memorable interactive experience that we know you will ...
11/09/2022
Washington DC Hotel Near Capitol Hill | Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill

We've partnered with Hyatt Regency Washington DC on to create a memorable interactive experience that we know you will LOVE.

When you visit for the holiday season, Stay at Hyatt Regency Washington and visit two of their partnering museums (including us) to receive a FREE beverage or dessert from Article One – American Grill.

Book at a discounted rate: http://washingtondc.regency.hyatt.com

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is located steps from the U.S. Capitol. Book now to explore the city, relax in spacious rooms or enjoy our indoor pool.

"Ten Foot Cops" have been around in  since 1858. The NYPD Mounted Unit is one of the largest in the nation, with troops ...
11/07/2022

"Ten Foot Cops" have been around in since 1858. The NYPD Mounted Unit is one of the largest in the nation, with troops in four out of five boroughs.

This photo, taken by a New York Post photographer in 1978, displays how approachable and noble these officers are — even 120 years later.

We're pleased to announce that the Museum will be open with extended hours this holiday season! Join us from 10 AM – 5 P...
11/05/2022
Thanksgiving Weekend Hours - National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund

We're pleased to announce that the Museum will be open with extended hours this holiday season!

Join us from 10 AM – 5 PM on Thanksgiving weekend (including Sunday) with your friends and family.

TICKETS: https://nleomf.org/event/thanksgiving-weekend-hours/

Special Holiday Days – Open for General Admission! The National Law Enforcement Museum has announced it will be open special days during Thanksgiving and Christmas week! Join us from 10am – 5pm Thanksgiving weekend (including Sunday!) and from Christmas through New Years with fun for the whole f...

Take a look at over 50 years of law enforcement’s innovative use of the American automobile, which allowed officers to b...
11/04/2022

Take a look at over 50 years of law enforcement’s innovative use of the American automobile, which allowed officers to better protect our communities.

Opening on Thursday, November 10, 2022, Roll Out is a selection of images from the collection of the National Law Enforcement Museum centered around the evolution and adaptation of civilian vehicles used to carry out the service of law enforcement officers from 1920 to 1975.

TICKETS: https://nleomf.org/museum/admission/

Hear the riveting history of President Lincoln's assassination this weekend during the all-new Walking the Beat: A Walki...
11/03/2022

Hear the riveting history of President Lincoln's assassination this weekend during the all-new Walking the Beat: A Walking Tour of Presidential Assassinations and the Rise of Federal Law Enforcement.

Our adventure will begin at the museum, where we'll guide you through 5 stops around where both successful and attempted assassinations occurred. In it, you'll discover the ways federal lawenforcement changed in light of these events, focusing on the FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation and United States Secret Service.

Register: https://nleomf.org/event/walking-the-beat-nov-5/

Before the year draws to a close, commemorate  2022 with this bundle. The badge, pin, and coin are made from solid brass...
11/02/2022

Before the year draws to a close, commemorate 2022 with this bundle. The badge, pin, and coin are made from solid brass — sure to last for many National Police Weeks to come.

This bundle is on sale for a limited time.

Grab yours: https://bit.ly/3DHVwrP

Place yourself in the driver’s seat of a typical squad car, faced with situations an officer may see on the road!The Dri...
11/01/2022

Place yourself in the driver’s seat of a typical squad car, faced with situations an officer may see on the road!

The Driving Simulator experience features L3Harris Technologies, which was developed to provide hands-on, experiential training for patrol officers.

Guided by an instructor with law enforcement experience, you'll experience a part of being a patrol officer on the road.

LEARN MORE: https://nleomf.org/museum/exhibits/driving-simulator/

Confiscated from an intoxicated inmate by the Greenville County Sheriff's Office in 1982, this mace-like weapon was cons...
10/30/2022

Confiscated from an intoxicated inmate by the Greenville County Sheriff's Office in 1982, this mace-like weapon was constructed in prison from a table or desk leg, with multiple scrap metal spikes welded to one end and the grip made by wrapping toilet paper and securing it with black electrical tape.

Experience law enforcement's history in corrections at the National Law Enforcement Museum: https://nleomf.org/museum/admission/

Listen as we sit down with  and take you back in time to 2002 when a pair of snipers in a 1990 Chevy Caprice caused two ...
10/30/2022

Listen as we sit down with and take you back in time to 2002 when a pair of snipers in a 1990 Chevy Caprice caused two weeks of terror along the Capital Beltway.

The three-part series interviews officers involved, honors the victims of the events, and discusses how the case affected the and its law enforcement.

LISTEN: https://nleomf.org/museum/precinct-444/

There's something special about feeling the honor in the museum on Saturdays.We continue to welcome law enforcement offi...
10/29/2022

There's something special about feeling the honor in the museum on Saturdays.

We continue to welcome law enforcement officers with FREE museum admission every Saturday in 2022, thanks to FirstNet.

Plan your visit: https://nleomf.org/museum/admission/

Did you know that Lloyd Sealy was the first African American to become a Sergeant for the NYPD? He trailblazed as the ci...
10/28/2022

Did you know that Lloyd Sealy was the first African American to become a Sergeant for the NYPD? He trailblazed as the city's first Assistant Chief Inspector and Borough Commander.

Following retirement, he became the first Black Associate Professor of Law and Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Sealy also helped found the iconic National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives - NOBLE!

10/27/2022
J. Edgar Hoover Cigarette holder

Take a look at one of J. Edgar Hoover's many unconventional personal effects.

The elusive first director of the FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation received many gifts during his time there, including this cigarette holder. This eccentric, wood-carved wheelbarrow reflects his mystery and intrigue.

See more of his personal collection: https://bit.ly/2XXGCvh

An exciting adventure is beginning at the Museum next Saturday, November 5th!Join us for Walking the Beat: A Walking Tou...
10/26/2022
"Walking the Beat" Guided Tour Event | Washington DC

An exciting adventure is beginning at the Museum next Saturday, November 5th!

Join us for Walking the Beat: A Walking Tour of Presidential Assassinations and the Rise of Federal Law Enforcement. We'll walk you through downtown DC, highlighting key moments during successful assassinations and assassination attempts.

LEARN MORE from Visit Washington DC: https://washington.org/event/walking-beat-guided-tour-event#

The National Law Enforcement Museum is hosting a special four-date, guided walking tour through the streets of Washington D.C. called, Walking the Beat: Presidential Assassinations and the Rise of Federal Law Enforcement, focusing on the rise of federal law enforcement as a result of both successful...

Jeff recently came to visit the Museum and reflected that "no trip to  should be complete without a stop to the National...
10/25/2022

Jeff recently came to visit the Museum and reflected that "no trip to should be complete without a stop to the National Law Enforcement Museum."

Telling you the story of American law enforcement is our mission — whether you're law enforcement or not. We appreciate the opportunity to shift and grow your perspective.

Visit us: https://nleomf.org/museum/admission/

Visiting  between November 1st and December 31st?We've partnered with Hyatt Regency Washington DC on Capitol Hill to cre...
10/23/2022
Washington DC Hotel Near Capitol Hill | Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill

Visiting between November 1st and December 31st?

We've partnered with Hyatt Regency Washington DC on Capitol Hill to create a memorable interactive experience that we know you will LOVE.

Stay at Hyatt Regency Washington and visit two of their partnering museums (including us) to receive a FREE beverage or dessert from Article One – American Grill.

Book at a discounted rate: https://bit.ly/3EZjLmw

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is located in downtown D.C. steps to the U.S. Capitol and National Mall. Easily visit the many Washington monuments. Book today.

10/22/2022
Eliot Ness | National Law Enforcement Museum

Eliot Ness, famous Prohibition Bureau agent, led a team known as the “Untouchables” because they were incorruptible by the criminals.

Ness was so trusted and admired by the American people — it makes sense "Dick Tracy" cartoon was based on his heroic crime-fighting and detective work.

Try your hand at the state-of-the-art, police-academy quality Decision Simulator, made possible by G***K. Guided by an i...
10/21/2022

Try your hand at the state-of-the-art, police-academy quality Decision Simulator, made possible by G***K.

Guided by an instructor with a background in law enforcement, you’ll gain a better understanding of an officer’s decision-making process to assess a situation.

Immerse yourself in the challenging decisions that officers make daily, only at the National Law Enforcement Museum.

Learn more: https://nleomf.org/museum/exhibits/decision-simulator/

When people hear the term “Beltway Snipers,” most think back to those 2 weeks in October 2002 when a series of attacks l...
10/20/2022
Beltway Snipers: Law Enforcement Officers Remember Terror, Pressure to Find Them

When people hear the term “Beltway Snipers,” most think back to those 2 weeks in October 2002 when a series of attacks left residents of DC, Maryland, and Virginia in terror.

Twenty years after the tragic Beltway Sniper shootings, we invite you to remember the victims, examine the evidence, and learn more about law enforcement efforts.

WATCH: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/beltway-snipers-law-enforcement-officers-remember-terror-pressure-to-find-them/3182837/

Twenty years since the Beltway sniper shootings paralyzed the D.C. region, law enforcement members who worked at the time still vividly remember those weeks of terror and the pressure they felt not only to catch the killers, but to reassure an anxious public.

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10/19/2022

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Fall is here! Get cozy with National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund knee-highs. To prepare for the cold, we've b...
10/17/2022

Fall is here! Get cozy with National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund knee-highs. To prepare for the cold, we've bundled four pairs and marked the price down by 33%.

These unisex socks were made in the USA for most shoe sizes — ranging from a women's size 4 to a men's size 13.

Grab yours : https://bit.ly/3DLuQXy

Thank you for the 10/10 review, Rhett! We hope to see you again soon.
10/12/2022

Thank you for the 10/10 review, Rhett! We hope to see you again soon.

Help tell the story of American law enforcement and connect with visitors from across the country! Volunteer with us and...
10/11/2022

Help tell the story of American law enforcement and connect with visitors from across the country!

Volunteer with us and bring your experience to shape the experience of visitors at one of the most engaging museums in DC.

APPLY: https://nleomf.org/about/volunteer-opportunities/

We cherish our nation's law enforcement. As members of the NLEMM family, show your pride with these exclusive ReLEntless...
10/10/2022

We cherish our nation's law enforcement.

As members of the NLEMM family, show your pride with these exclusive ReLEntless Defender Apparel unisex bracelets.

These light-weight cuff bracelets are made from matte-colored aluminum metal using a unique anodizing process.

Purchase yours: https://bit.ly/3DPmX3t

10/10/2022
Stanislaus County (CA) Sheriff’s Department - 2022 Officer Wellness Winner

In honor of , the Destination Zero team is highlighting an agency that has made great strides in increasing awareness of the importance of for .

The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office, under the leadership of Sheriff Jeff Dirkse, has prioritized the mental and physical wellness of his officers since he assumed command.

"Our agency has taken great steps to educate ourselves, understand or identify, and take steps to enhance our knowledge of su***de prevention and post-traumatic stress injury. Some of our front-line defenses for these issues are our Peer support program, department psychologist, and our Chaplain program. These resources are always available, called upon frequently, and fulfill a vital role."

Visit their winner page: https://nleomf.org/dz-award/stanislaus-county-ca-sheriffs-department-2022-officer-wellness-winner/

BONUS EPISODE ALERT!We bring you this specially released episode to introduce some of the staff at the National Law Enfo...
10/09/2022

BONUS EPISODE ALERT!

We bring you this specially released episode to introduce some of the staff at the National Law Enforcement Museum, as well as discuss their roles, projects, and more.

Check it out: https://nleomf.org/podcast/67000/

20 years after the tragic Beltway Snipers events, we've opened an exclusive exhibit that features all aspects of the cas...
10/08/2022

20 years after the tragic Beltway Snipers events, we've opened an exclusive exhibit that features all aspects of the case.

Witness prominent pieces of evidence, memorialize the victims, and learn about the heroic accomplishments of law enforcement in our new online exhibit, The Beltway Snipers.

VIEW: https://nleomf.org/exhibit/the-beltway-snipers/

Retired law enforcement officers have served and protected for many years. Now, they can witness the legacy they've left...
10/07/2022

Retired law enforcement officers have served and protected for many years. Now, they can witness the legacy they've left for later generations.

All active and retired officers are welcome to visit the museum for FREE.

As the year draws to a close, we look forward to seeing police on free admission Saturdays, provided by FirstNet!

Plan your next visit: https://nleomf.org/museum/admission/

Service and Sacrifice is screening here at the National Law Enforcement Museum.All  can come see it for free every Satur...
10/06/2022
Police documentary at Washington museum has Fredericksburg-area ties

Service and Sacrifice is screening here at the National Law Enforcement Museum.

All can come see it for free every Saturday in 2022 — courtesy of FirstNet!

A 33-minute documentary that dives into the personal lives of several law enforcement officers is now showing at the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington.

10/06/2022
A Walking Tour of Presidential Assassinations and the Rise of Federal Law Enforcement

Did you know the United States Secret Service was created the same day that President Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre?

Find out more during our new walking tour THIS Saturday at 2 PM.

Meet us at the National Law Enforcement Museum to embark on a discovery of the four presidential assassinations in our nation’s history, and how federal law enforcement evolved as a result.

TICKETS: https://nleomf.org/event/walking-the-beat-dec-3/

The curious and cheerful Girl Scouts Nation's Capital troop 52003 from Fairfax County Public Schools received a tour of ...
10/05/2022

The curious and cheerful Girl Scouts Nation's Capital troop 52003 from Fairfax County Public Schools received a tour of the museum this rainy afternoon.

Afterward, they spent time in the classroom, doing a hands-on workshop on pathology.

We loved having them!

Bundle and save with these NLEMM stationery items!Each bundle contains a journal, stylish rose pen, memorial ribbon car ...
10/03/2022

Bundle and save with these NLEMM stationery items!

Each bundle contains a journal, stylish rose pen, memorial ribbon car magnet, and a key chain.

Don't miss the sale! Grab yours: https://bit.ly/3UwX0Mc

Rainy days make great museum days! In celebration of Police Weekend, we are open today for a special Sunday. Be sure to ...
10/02/2022

Rainy days make great museum days! In celebration of Police Weekend, we are open today for a special Sunday. Be sure to visit the “Post-9/11: Evolution of American Law Enforcement” exhibit—-It will close after today.
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Get yourself to 444 E Street NW today or get tickets for a future date at http://NLEOMF.org

Grab your tickets to our FREE Open House tomorrow at 10 AM!Visitors can look forward to fun-filled Police Weekend activi...
09/30/2022

Grab your tickets to our FREE Open House tomorrow at 10 AM!

Visitors can look forward to fun-filled Police Weekend activities like , a Washington Metropolitan Police Dept. K-9 presentation, storytelling with an officer, and designing your own police patch.

REGISTER: https://nleomf.org/event/museum-open-house/

Are you ready for Police Weekend? We're offering special hours this weekend, with FREE general admission to everyone! Jo...
09/29/2022

Are you ready for Police Weekend?

We're offering special hours this weekend, with FREE general admission to everyone! Join us for exciting activities like a Washington Metropolitan Police Dept. K9 presentation, storytelling with an officer, and the chance to design your own police patch!

Learn more: https://nleomf.org/event/museum-open-house/

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Deputy Chief (Ret.) Munch from Exeter(NH) Police Department hopes that his brothers and sisters in law enforcement care for themselves and their co-workers, remain safe, and always remember at the end of the day the job comes down to “People Helping People.”

The National Law Enforcement Museum tells the stories of the millions of men and women who have answered the call of law enforcement. The Stand With Honor program is a place to preserve your story.

With a Stand With Honor membership, you receive unlimited admission to the Museum, a gift shop discount, and the opportunity to tell your personal story in the Stand with Honor kiosk in the Museum.

LEARN MORE: NLEOMF.org/SWH
Deputy Chief (Ret.) Munch from Exeter(NH) Police Department hopes that his brothers and sisters in law enforcement care for themselves and their co-workers, remain safe, and always remember at the end of the day the job comes down to “People Helping People.”

The National Law Enforcement Museum tells the stories of the millions of men and women who have answered the call of law enforcement. The Stand With Honor program is a place to preserve your story.

With a Stand With Honor membership, you receive unlimited admission to the Museum, a gift shop discount, and the opportunity to tell your personal story in the Stand with Honor kiosk in the Museum.

LEARN MORE: NLEOMF.org/SWH
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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐄. 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 - 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐡, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞 𝐄. 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐭’𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲.

Written by Kyle Knickerbocker

Since the inception of the Connecticut State Police in 1903, the agency has suffered 25 Line of Duty Deaths. Last year for example Trooper Sgt. Brian Mohl became the latest officer killed after his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters in Woodbury, Connecticut.

Sgt. Mohl’s death came 11 years to the day after another trooper, Kenneth Hall, was struck and killed on Interstate 91 in Enfield in 2010.
Two dozen state police deaths preceded Mohl’s dating back to the agency’s origins in 1903 when it was enforcing prohibition, vice and labor laws.

This month, the Connecticut state police will commemorate the 100th anniversary of its first Line of Duty Death.

His name was 26 year old Trooper Pearle E. Roberts, a veteran First Sergeant of the United States Army of Norwich, Connecticut.

On November 25, 1922, Trooper Roberts was returning to Headquarters from New Haven in Mount Carmel following duty at a college football game, when the front wheel of his motorcycle caught the groove of a trolley track on Whitney Avenue. He was thrown head first over the handlebars and the motorcycle landed on him. Roberts, in addition to other injuries, suffered a fractured skull when he struck a curb. ��Trooper Roberts, who would die shortly thereafter, would sadly not return to Mrs. Roberts in Norwich who was then 7 months pregnant with his son Pearle “Peter” Roberts.

While researching for this story, as most of what was just described is publicly available information, I decided I’d reached to none other than Connecticut State Trooper First Class (TFC) Mark E. Roberts a trooper himself since 2006, and the Great Grandson of Connecticut State Trooper Pearle E. Roberts.

Over the course of our nearly hour long phone interview, as he did in a recent interview for National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund in August, Trooper Mark Roberts talked of his Great Grandfather as a very accomplished young man, and trooper who took his job very seriously, who had his whole life ahead of him as well as a growing family to enjoy.

After November 1922 though, it would not be the same for the Roberts family.
For almost 85 years, the pain of losing young Roberts as well as the absence of a support system and or some form of crisis intervention team, affected not just Mrs. Roberts, but for generations to come.

For another 86 years, after Pearle’s death, there would not be another Roberts behind the gold badge that is that of the Connecticut State Police.

It wasn’t until a cold & windy blizzard day in January 2006, a young Mark Roberts reported for his first day as a trainee at the Connecticut State Police Academy.

Since then, Roberts has worked in the State’s Special License and Fi****ms Unit. He was also formerly a detective, and worked in Troop E in Montville for eight years.

Over the course of his 17 years with the State Police, Trooper Roberts has not let the demands of being a Connecticut State Trooper, a taxing and demanding job in of itself, stop him from getting involved early on in what he says has been the most rewarding — a role with with the Connecticut State Police Honor Guard, a formal unit that represents the department at ceremonial events, parades, dedications, funeral details, and other events

His dedication & professionalism ultimately led him to become the unit’s Commanding Officer as of recently, ensuring his unit has and will be on hand for the families of fallen, and retired, Law Enforcement even though there was no support network or crisis intervention team for his own family when they needed it.

One prime example, which made nationwide news, was after what happened in Bristol, Connecticut in October of this year when two Officers of the Bristol Connecticut Police Department were struck down in a suspected ambush. The Connecticut State Police Honor Guard, along with thousands of other officers from out of State Police Departments, were on hand at Rentschler Field to facilitate the ceremony for the fallen officers and their families.

As Sgt. Greg Dube, of the New Hampshire State Police, said it was important to show support in large numbers after such a tragedy.

“We’re all family,” he said. “We definitely feel their pain. The best way we can show our respect is in strength in numbers. “I might not have met them, but I understand it could have easily happened to me or my colleagues. You just can’t take any day for granted.”

While Trooper Roberts says he will be quietly reflecting on Friday about his Great Grandfather, he will continue to do his part in his role as Commanding Officer of the Connecticut State Police Honor Guard to ensure the network of officers and Law Enforcement are in place, whenever and wherever the families of the fallen need them by their side.

Visit the Connecticut State Police Museum and Education Center

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https://nleomf.org/museum/visiting-information/

Join your local police explorers program.
simply Google search: CT Police Explorers

Observe National Police Week in 2023, from May 15-21. https://nleomf.org/memorial/programs/national-police-week-2023/

Apply to become a Connecticut State Trooper
https://www.beaconnecticuttrooper.com/

To Donate:

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
This is likely the organization you’re most familiar with and really needs no introduction. The NLEOMF is a fantastic organization that’s been shedding light on the sacrifice of American LEOs since 1984 and relies on donations to operate. Donate here.

Companions For Heroes
C4H pairs companion animals with first responders and military personnel recovering from PTSD and other serious challenges suffered during the course of their public service. We have highlighted the great work the organization is doing as part of our “Quiet Warrior” program.

First Responders Children's Foundation
The foundation works with families across the country, including police, fire, Forest Service, Border Patrol, EMS and all other forms of responders. They help provide college scholarships to children whose first responders' parents have either died in the line of duty or have become permanently disabled due to their line of work.

Tunnel to Towers Foundation
The foundation, named after firefighter Stephen Siller, who died on 9/11, helps ease the financial burden of fallen responders' families by paying off their mortgages or creating trust accounts. All donations go directly to fund this initiative.

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
Through donations, the foundation helps provide much-needed equipment and resources to first responder and public safety organizations. In 2016, they were able to give 357 sets of bunker gear, 1,469 AEDs, 42 extrication tools and 83 ballistic vests.

Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)
C.O.P.S. provides resources to families and colleagues of police officers killed in the line of duty, including peer support, a reimbursement program for kids counseling, and school scholarships.

Gary Sinise Foundation
The actor perhaps most famous for his role as “Lt. Dan” in Forrest Gump has been doing great work supporting members of our military for years, but did you know his foundation also supports first responders? Its First Responders Outreach program provides equipment and training to police, fire, and EMS services.

The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation
Big Ben’s foundation is primarily focused on support for K-9 units and service dogs, providing grants to police and fire department canine units for a range of needs, including additional dogs, K-9 safety gear and training equipment.

Cops 4 Causes
Cops 4 Causes is an organization that collectively highlights philanthropic efforts of law enforcement, including aiding the families of fallen LEOs, wounded warriors, and youth engagement initiatives.

Operation Gratitude
This organization sends care packages to military personnel, veterans and first responders as a thank you to all of those who have bravely served our country.
Check out the all-new Police Unity Tour TV show, "On Your Honor".

In this first episode, founder Pat Montuore sits down with law enforcement professionals and discusses their contributions to the community.

They touch on the impact of the annual Police Unity Tour, the National Law Enforcement Museum and Memorial, and the importance of honor.

WATCH: https://rvntelevision.com/episode/on-your-honor-with-jon-adler/
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National Archives (United States) National Portrait Gallery USA National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Smithsonian's Archives of American Art National Building Museum Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian Associates Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian National Guard Memorial Museum Smithsonian Affiliations Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service United States Holocaust Memorial Museum U.S. Space Program National Geographic Museum