Message from the CEO
As we reflect on 2025, I am reminded that the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund exists not only to preserve history, but to carry forward the stories, sacrifice, and humanity of those who serve. Each year, our work is grounded in a solemn responsibility—to ensure that the courage and commitment of fallen officers are honored with integrity, and that their legacy continues to inform how we remember the past and protect the future.
At its heart, NLEOMF is entrusted with preserving the memory of the more than 24,000 officers whose names are etched on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, while helping the public better understand the service behind the badge. Each name represents a life of purpose, a family forever changed, and a sacrifice made in service to others. The Memorial stands as a permanent reminder of the human cost borne by those who protect our communities.
During National Police Week in May, we honored the 345 officers that were added to the Memorial’s walls. As dusk fell and the Candlelight Vigil began, families, colleagues, and supporters gathered in quiet reflection—many standing where they never imagined they would stand. In the glow of thousands of candles, grief and pride existed side by side. Tears were shed, hands were held, and names were spoken aloud, not as statistics, but as lives deeply loved and profoundly missed. The Vigil remains one of the most powerful expressions of remembrance in our nation, and a testament to the enduring bond between the fallen, the living, and the families who carry their legacy forward.
Throughout the year, the National Law Enforcement Museum continued to serve as a place for learning, reflection, and dialogue. Through carefully curated exhibits, interactive experiences, and public programming, the Museum welcomed visitors from across the country and from all walks of life. These experiences help illuminate the history of policing, the realities officers face today, and the shared responsibility of public safety in a democratic society.
Supporting officer safety and wellness remains central to our mission. In 2025, NLEOMF continued to expand its research, training, and partnerships aimed at reducing line-of-duty deaths and serious injuries. Through programs like Destination Zero and our related initiatives, we saw in 2025 the lowest number of line-of-duty deaths in decades. Our data-driven insights, best practices, and the practical resources we make available are designed to help agencies of all sizes better protect their officers and support their physical and mental well-being.
The past several years have demanded extraordinary resolve from the law enforcement community, and that experience continues to shape how we approach our work—with care, humility, and purpose.
None of this progress would be possible without the dedication of our staff and Board, or the generosity and trust of our donors, corporate partners, volunteers, and supporters. Your belief in this mission ensures that the Memorial and Museum remain places of honor, reflection, and learning for generations to come.
As we look ahead, we remain guided by a clear purpose: to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, to stand alongside those who continue to serve, and to ensure that the stories etched into the Memorial are never forgotten.
William Alexander Chief Executive Officer National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
Our Purpose
The purpose of the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum is to honor the role of law enforcement, in service to society, by recognizing the sacrifices and valor of law enforcement, educating the community, and making it safer for those who serve.
Our downtown Washington, DC, campus houses both the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and the National Law Enforcement Museum. The Memorial pays tribute to the brave men and women who have died in the line of duty and contains the names of more than 24,000 fallen heroes.
The Museum is dedicated to telling the story of American law enforcement by providing visitors a “walk in the shoes” experience. The Museum is working to expand and enrich the relationship shared by law enforcement and the community, through educational journeys, immersive exhibits, and insightful programs.
Our officer safety and wellness programs are designed to help reduce line-of-duty fatalities. Through our Destination Zero initiative, we provide a clearinghouse for programs from across the country that emphasize officer safety and wellness. Through a partnership with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) we support their efforts to make law enforcement officers safer through detailed research concerning officer fatalities on the nation’s roadways and by creating actionable strategies to reduce crashes and promote greater safety on the road.
The Memorial
Honoring Our Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
Since its founding in 1984, the Memorial and Museum has hosted events that honor fallen officers and their surviving families.
Each year prior to National Police Week, the names of the fallen are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Every May 13th, the names of officers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the previous calendar year, as well as the names of the newly discovered historical line-of-duty deaths, are dedicated and read aloud during our annual Candlelight Vigil.
Many other events honoring our fallen heroes take place at the Memorial during the year, including wreath laying ceremonies and group visits to this hallowed ground. Additionally, the Memorial serves as a sacred place for law enforcement agencies from across the nation to hold their own ceremonies to honor their fallen colleagues.
37th Annual Candlelight Vigil
The 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil was held on May 13, 2025, on the National Mall. Nearly 25,000 people attended. A total 345 fallen officers names were read during the Vigil. The program included remarks from U.S. Attorney General, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) National President. Musical tributes were performed as well as the playing of Taps and a lone bagpiper. The Candlelight Vigil was also live streamed to provide access to the public who could not travel to Washington.
2025 Designated Line of Duty Officer Fatalities
Officer Safety and Wellness
Making It Safer For Those Who Serve
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) serves as a valuable resource hub for information and tools related to law enforcement officer safety and wellness programs. In addition, NLEOMF keeps comprehensive records of official line-of-duty fatalities. The Officer Safety and Wellness (OSW) pillar leverages this data alongside effective program models to promote initiatives aimed at improving wellness and survival rates. By attending national and regional law enforcement conferences and exhibitions, the OSW team provides safety presentations and shares vital resources to enhance safety techniques, emerging technologies, and procedures for officers. The annual National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards ceremony, held in Washington, DC, during Police Weekend, recognizes five law enforcement agencies across the country that have implemented creative safety and wellness initiatives designed to lower officer fatalities and improve overall safety and well-being. To honor the achievements of each award recipient, the Officer Safety and Wellness team permanently displays these award-winning resources on NLEOMF.org, making them accessible to users at any time, free of charge.
Destination Zero
Since 2014, Destination Zero, in partnership with Verizon Frontline, has led an initiative dedicated to the safety and well-being of law enforcement officers, offering a diverse array of resources to agencies across the nation. With more than 400 resources contributed by police departments throughout the country, Destination Zero has established a solid framework to promote officer safety and resilience. Discover the award-winning videos and resources from the 2025 Destination Zero recipients at NLEOMF.org
2025 Destination Zero National Officer Safety and Wellness Award Winners
General Officer Safety Award Winner: Morton Grove (IL) Police Department
Officer Traffic Safety Award Winner: Smithfield (VA) Police Department
Officer Wellness Award Winner: Newport Beach (CA) Police Department
Comprehensive Safety Award Winner: Madison (CT) Police Department
Comprehensive Wellness Award Winner: Independence (OH) Police Department
Grants and Programs
The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) has established a partnership with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to enhance education regarding the identification and prevention of law enforcement suicides through comprehensive officer safety training sessions and informative webinars. Our Officer Safety and Wellness initiative, in collaboration with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), routinely disseminates quarterly reports detailing traffic-related fatalities and conducts thorough annual analyses.
In addition, the Memorial Fund team coordinates quarterly webinars featuring distinguished traffic safety experts who impart critical insights on a range of topics, including seat belt usage, singlevehicle accidents, motorcycle incidents, and officer fatalities. Annually, the organization produces a video presentation in which officers share their experiences of surviving serious crashes or roadside incidents, offering invaluable advice on risk mitigation strategies. In the months of July and January, the Memorial Fund publishes reports on officer fatalities, elucidating trends and contributing factors associated with lineof-duty deaths, thereby equipping agencies and the community with actionable solutions.
SAFLEO
The NLEOMF’s Suicide Awareness for Law Enforcement Officers (SAFLEO) partnership is operating under a combined grant naming the NLEOMF as a sub-awardee. All current contracts are set to expire on June 30, 2026. The mission of this program is to bring widespread awareness of the law enforcement suicide epidemic across a national scale. The instruction focuses on recognizing suicidal ideations and provides officers with useful tools and approaches to the issue.
In October, Troy Anderson, Executive Director of OSW, and Matt Garcia, Deputy Director of OSW, represented SAFLEO at the 2025 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) annual conference and Troy Anderson exhibited at the 2025 National Conference on Law Enforcement Wellness & Trauma, hosted by Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.).
Ambassador Program
Generously supported by our corporate sponsor, Mission Square, the Ambassador Program enjoys membership of 92 with representation throughout 34 States. Our Ambassadors come from a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences including active and retired police chiefs, commanders, patrol officers, university police officers, and police chaplains. They all have a passion to honor the fallen, tell the story of American Law Enforcement and make it safer for those that serve. Ambassadors help to share our message beyond the walls of the Memorial.
Credentialed Ambassadors, through presentations, training, and roll call briefings, ensure that vital information from our partnerships with Destination Zero, SAFLEO and NHTSA reach our greater law enforcement community. Ambassadors play key roles during National Police Week during the Candlelight Vigil and Stand Watch for the Fallen. Our Steering Committee continues to explore new ideas for growth and expansion, while honoring the Mission of the NLEOMF.
The Ambassador Steering Committee remains committed to advancing the Ambassador Program by prioritizing growth, outreach, and fundraising efforts. While acknowledging slow growth and member turnover, the committee has introduced a mentorship component to facilitate program expansion and knowledge dissemination.
In October, NLEOMF Ambassadors participated in the Fall 2025 Ambassador Training, a virtual learning experience designed to strengthen officer wellness and
equip Ambassadors with practical tools to support the law enforcement community. The training featured interactive presentations and facilitated discussions focused on innovative approaches to resilience, mental health, and peer support, beginning with program updates and an overview of new OSW initiatives. Sessions included an introduction to the emerging use of specially trained K9s capable of detecting elevated cortisol levels in officers, evidence-based positive psychology practices to enhance well-being, and practical strategies for building long-term resilience. The training concluded with a roundtable discussion that provided participants with an opportunity to share experiences, insights, and best practices in advancing officer safety and wellness nationwide.
Twenty NLEOMF Ambassadors volunteered to serve on the Line-of-Duty Death Support Committee, a group dedicated to assisting the Memorial’s Research team in identifying and connecting with law enforcement agencies that have experienced a line-of-duty death. Committee members support agencies by explaining the fallen officer submission process, answering questions, and helping ensure required documentation is completed accurately and submitted within established deadlines, strengthening support for agencies during a critical time.
To strengthen communication and support continued program growth, the NLEOMF Ambassador Program regularly distributes an internal bulletin to keep members informed of upcoming events, initiatives, and volunteer opportunities. In support of long-term sustainability, chapter meetings are scheduled for January 2026 to establish goals and objectives for the year ahead, with a focused emphasis on program expansion, increased engagement, and financial sustainability through strategic fundraising efforts.
NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
The NHTSA Agreement has been in place for over ten years and will continue into 2027. In 2025, the NLEOMF continued its critical work in researching the causes of fatal vehicle crashes and incidents of officers being struck and killed by vehicles.
The NLEOMF Officer Safety and Wellness (OSW) team provided statistical data and important insight into the continuing problem of line-of-duty deaths tied to trafficrelated incidents. Through our partnership with NHTSA, the NLEOMF team attended several conferences and traffic safety events, as well as hosting an in-person and virtual daylong Traffic Safety Forum in July. An event focused on providing the field with solutions and strategies to improve traffic safety.
In addition to hosting the forum, the OSW team hosted quarterly webinars to keep agencies up to date on the latest fatality statistics and safety trends that were observed over the course of the calendar year.
OSW team members attended the following conferences and presented in person the team’s data and findings:
“Surviving the Stop” on January 26, 2025, Ocean City, MD.
National Sheriff’s Association, Winter Meetings, February 1, 2025, Washington, DC
Three virtual sessions for the California Law Enforcement Liaisons, in February 2025
Lifesavers” on March 10, 2025, Long Beach, CA
Empire State Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Conference, April 9, 2025, Syracuse, NY
Maryland Municipal League Executive Association Conf., April 24, 2025, Ocean City, MD
Law Enforcement Traffic Safety, a Solutions Based Forum, July 22, 2025, Wash, D.C.
National Capital Region Traffic Safety Conference, September 19, 2025, Wash, D.C.
In May of 2025, in cooperation with NHTSA, the NLEOMF partnered with the law enforcement training group “Below 100.” Utilizing additional funding, the NLEOMF and Below 100 began to work together to support their important and dynamic training program. Through our cooperative agreement, NLEOMF assisted Below 100 in hosting 61 individual safety training courses across the county. In the first six months of the agreement Below 100 trained over 1,400 law enforcement officers.
In October of 2025, members from Below 100 and the OSW team attended the IACP conference where we costaffed a booth and provided traffic safety materials and information to the conference attendees. The OSW team also created several infographics for the conference that detailed the most important safety issues in law enforcement traffic safety.
During 2025, the NLEOMF team, in conjunction with NHTSA, began work on an interactive national map to be hosted on the NLEOMF website. This map will bring to light the number of law enforcement lives lost due to drivers failing to “Slow Down and Move Over” according to each state’s law. This map is now in its prototype stage and should be finalized and operational early in 2026.
Throughout the year, the OSW team confers and shares data with several traffic safety entities, including the Policing Institute’s National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program, and the Responder Safety Institute. The team also supported important research into seat belt use by law enforcement, by assisting LCMDR Melanie Fowler in interviewing officers in the field about their seat belt use.
The OSW team, in cooperation with our marketing team, posted regular safety messages each month on our social media platforms. These posts focused on messaging current safety concerns and trends that were observed through research. Issues such as seat belts, clearing intersections safely, avoiding distractions and the continued problem of patrol cars being stolen, were all part of regular social media messaging.
The year 2025 saw a 25% reduction in fatal traffic-related incidents and the overall drop in the line of duty deaths is encouraging. However, the continuing carnage resulting from officers being struck by impaired and distracted drivers while operating on our roadways has not abated.
The OSW team, through our partnership with NHTSA and Below 100 will continue to focus on these incidents and core areas of officer traffic safety that require continued attention and hope to further reduce the traffic-related fatalities in 2026.
The Museum
The Museum Store
In 2025, the Museum Store achieved a historic milestone, generating more than $1 million in sales for the first time. This achievement was partly fueled by the solid sales of the newly launched Presidential Inaugural merchandise. Although pre-sales of these items occurred between October and December 2024, revenue was recognized in January 2025, providing a strong start to the year with more than $130,000 in pre-sales.
Sales during Police Week 2025 increased by 11% compared with 2024. Inaugural merchandise, 2025 Police Week items, and Candlelight Vigil products ranked among the top-selling items of the year. Building on this momentum, the Museum Store plans to introduce new merchandise commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, the 30th anniversary of the Police Unity Tour, and the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Group Sales
In 2025, the Museum welcomed 170 organized groups from across the United States and around the world. These groups represented a wide range of audiences, including school organizations, cadet
programs, and law enforcement agencies at the local, state, federal, and international levels. Student visitors ranged from elementary school through college. Participating agencies included the United States Secret Service, the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program, the Louisville Metro Police Department, the DC Metropolitan Police Department, and many others.
Group visits were tailored to meet the interests and needs of each audience. Forty-four percent of groups chose a self-guided
experience, while 37 percent enhanced their visit with a guided tour led by trained volunteers. An additional 28 percent participated in educational workshop add-ons, reflecting a strong interest in structured learning experiences.
In 2025, the Museum introduced the “Mornings at the Museum” program, offering free field trips for students from Title I schools across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Throughout the year, we welcomed 241 students in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The majority
of these students were from DC Public Schools, with some from Maryland, representing grades from first to twelfth. They engaged with the Museum via interactive, handson activities that fostered curiosity, connection, and positive interactions with law enforcement during Q&A sessions in the theater.
Volunteers
Volunteers continued to play a vital role in enhancing the visitor experience. Museum Guides, former law enforcement officers, provided guided tours and shared firsthand
insights that brought exhibits to life. Program Facilitators supported visitor engagement through the Activity Cart, offering snapshot workshops and hands-on learning opportunities for guests of all ages.
In addition to supporting general admission, Museum Guides assisted with scheduled private tours, helping ensure a high-quality and personalized experience for group visitors. Through their dedication and expertise, volunteers strengthened the Museum’s educational mission and deepened visitor connections to the stories on display.
Public Programs
In September 2025, the Museum hosted its Annual Open House, offering free admission and a full day of family-friendly programming. Visitors participated in K9 demonstrations in partnership with the DC Metropolitan Police Department, fingerprinting activities, coloring and badge-design stations, and the Museum’s popular driving and decision-making simulators.
In October 2025, the Museum partnered with the University of Virginia to host the Restoring the Ranks Summit. This national convening was designed to move the conversation on law enforcement recruitment and retention from analysis to action. While the past decade has produced numerous reports and policy frameworks, agencies continue to face shrinking applicant pools, shifting public expectations, generational changes in workplace values, and ongoing retention challenges. The summit emphasized the need for not only policy reform, but also operational and cultural alignment across the public safety system.
Visitors
In 2025, a total of 25,832 law enforcement professionals, students, community members, and other
visitors engaged with the Museum through a variety of experiences. Staff and volunteers led guided tours and facilitated conversations about the history of law enforcement and the daily sacrifices made by those who serve.
Many visitors also participated in educational programming beyond the core exhibits, including classes on crime scene investigation and pathology, scavenger hunts, and specialized activities for Girl Scouts and Scouting America. Overall attendance increased by approximately nine percent compared to 2024, reflecting continued growth in public interest and engagement.
Events
The Events Department delivered a strong performance and meaningful impact throughout 2025. The Museum and Memorial hosted more than 28 events, welcoming over 2,446 guests and generating $205,827.76 in revenue. This diverse event portfolio reinforced the Museum’s reputation as a sought-after venue and demonstrated sustained demand across corporate, nonprofit, and private audiences.
Throughout the year, the department maintained a focus on operational excellence and client experience. Events were executed consistently and professionally, ensuring high-
quality experiences while remaining aligned with the Museum’s mission.
Exhibits
In June 2025, the Museum launched a new online exhibit, The Unlikely Spy: The FBI’s Most Successful 20th Century Operation. The exhibit features never-before-seen materials related to Morris Childs, an FBI informant who spied on the
U.S. Communist Party for decades. Information provided by Childs played a significant role in shaping American domestic and foreign policy during the Cold War. Drawing from the Morris Childs Papers within the Museum’s J. Edgar Hoover Collection, the exhibit includes photographs, correspondence, smuggled documents, and personal notes from throughout Childs’s work.
In September 2025, the Museum opened In the Pictures: Portrayals of Law Enforcement in Film and TV in the DuPont Gallery. Using items from the Museum’s extensive pop culture collection—including TV Guide covers, movie posters, and press books—the exhibit explores how law enforcement officers have been portrayed on television and film over several decades.
Collections
In 2025, the Museum’s Acquisition Review Committee evaluated more than 30 offers of artifacts for donation. More than half of these offers came from artists who participated in the exhibit Officers as Artists: The Creative Expression of Those Who Serve. The Museum accepted fifteen donations, including several artworks from the exhibit, mounted police equipment, a uniform belonging to Sheriff Mike Neal, and a collection of hats and helmets.
Accreditation Progress — Core Documents
Verification
In 2025, the Museum reached a major milestone toward accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) by completing Core Documents Verification. The five required documents—Mission Statement, Institutional Code of Ethics, Strategic
Institutional Plan, Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Plan, and Collections Management Policy—were developed and refined over several years.
Museum staff submitted the application in February, after which AAM reviewers provided detailed feedback. Staff revised the documents throughout the summer,
secured Board approval, and resubmitted the materials in the fall. Core Documents Verification was awarded in October 2025. With this achievement, the Museum is now positioned to begin the full accreditation process, a multi-year effort that will require sustained collaboration among staff, Board members, and volunteers.
Law Enforcement Sporting Events
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund continued to partner with professional sports organizations throughout the country, including MLB, NHL, NFL, NBA, and MLS, and extend its mission beyond the marble walls of the Memorial by reaching out to law enforcement supporters and organizations in their communities. A total of 108 events were held around the country with over 18,800 people buying tickets to the events.
The sporting events provide a special partnership that recognizes and honors local law enforcement and educates the public about our mission and the law enforcement profession. Many events include local law enforcement officers, NLEOMF Ambassadors, and board member organizations who participate in the on-field, pre-game ceremonies, which include—but are not limited to—Honor Guard presentations of colors, performances of the National Anthem, ceremonial first pitches, police car displays in and around the sports venue, police helicopter fly-overs, and in-game recognition.
The program raised more than $105,000 for the Memorial Fund in 2025. Some of the co-branded souvenirs that attendees receive from sports teams include commemorative law enforcement challenge coins, team baseball hats, tumblers, T-shirts, replica themed law enforcement jerseys, law enforcement team patches, and hockey pucks.
Law Enforcement Appreciation Events could not be successful without the support from the individual teams helping us promote the events, our NLEOMF Ambassadors, and the support of local law enforcement organizations. For the latest list of events visit and to purchase specially priced tickets to these events visit: nleomf.org/Events
2025 EVENTS
MLB
Atlanta Braves
Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Cleveland Guardians
Detroit Tigers
Houston Astros
Kansas City Royals
Los Angeles Angels
Miami Marlins
Minnesota Twins
Milwaukee Brewers
New York Mets
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Francisco Giants
Seattle Mariners
St. Louis Cardinals
Tampa Bay Rays
Washington Nationals
NASCAR
Kansas Motor Speedway
Michigan International
Speedway
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
Charlotte Hornets
Sacramento Kings
Washington D.C. Wizards
WNBA
Washington Mystics
NFL
Atlanta Falcons
Arizona Cardinals
Carolina Panthers
Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings
New York Jets
Seattle Seahawks
Tennessee Titans
Washington Commanders
NHL
Anaheim Ducks
Chicago Blackhawks
Columbus Bluejackets
Colorado Avalanche
Detroit Red Wings
Florida Panthers
Las Vegas Knights
Los Angeles Kings
Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators
New York Rangers
New York Islanders
New Jersey Devils
Philadelphia Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins
San Jose Sharks
Seattle Kraken
St. Louis Blues
Washington Capitals
MLS
Washington DC United
NWSL
NY/NJ Gotham FC
Officer of the Month Award
Our Officer of the Month Award program recognizes law enforcement heroes who distinguish themselves through exemplary service, heroic actions, and devotion to duty. In 2025, the Memorial Fund had the distinguished privilege of honoring these officers who exemplify the commitment to service and bravery that is synonymous with what it means to be a law enforcement officer.
January 2025
Officers Adrian Woolford, Chrystian Banuelos, and Jonathan Bombardier Pasadena (CA) Police Department
February 2025
Patrolman David Brosonski West Long Branch (NJ) Police Department
March 2025
Officer Noah Allatt Bridgewater Township (NJ) Police Department
April 2025
Officer Brian Sanchioni and his K9 partner Titan Milford (MA) Police Department
May 2025
POFC Ian Lachapelle Fairfax County (VA) Police Department
June 2025
Detective Claudia Castro Fairfax County (VA) Police Department
July 2025
Police Officer II Andre Smith, Sergeant Timothy Kwaloff, Police Officer I Georgia Ariaza, Police Officer III Alex John, and Sergeant Seamus Galey Montgomery County (MD) Police Department
August 2025
Master Police Officer William Mechler,
Officer Mark Neptune, Officer Jason Zimmerman, and Officer Austin Vogel Tampa (FL) Police Department
September 2025
Corporal Lauren Pridgen Anne Arundel County (MD) Police Department
October 2025
Sergeant James Shields North Port (FL) Police Department
November 2025
Police Officers Ankit Gupta, Wilmer Guerrero, and Shuaibul Amine
New York City (NY) Police Department
December 2025
Officer Tevfik Koksaldi, Officer Nellie Carela, and Officer Samuel Morgan IV Metropolitan (Washington, DC) Police Department
Board of Directors
Officers
Lori Sharpe Day Chair Ashcroft Law Firm
Directors
Michael Begonis Chief of Staff Verizon Frontline
James Smallwood Vice Chair National Treasurer, Fraternal Order of Police
Caitlin Clark-Zigmond Secretary Founder, CEO/CMO Clark Growth Partners
James Burch President National Policing Institute
John A. Flynn
Manhattan South Trustee
National Association of Police Organizations
Joseph Gentile Vice President International Brotherhood of Police Officers
Aaron Slater Treasurer Owner, ReLEntless Defender Apparel
Dwayne A. Crawford Executive Director National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
Rev. Markel Hutchins President and Chief Executive Officer MovementForward, Inc.
Bill Alexander Chief Executive Officer National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
Michael Dillinger Vice President Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
Glen Jones President Wisconsin Troopers’ Association
Steven LaGanke Global Marketing Manager for Life Protection DuPont
Justin Smith (Ret.) Sheriff Executive Director National Sheriffs’ Association
National President National Black Police Association
Glenda Lehmann President Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary
Vincent Talucci Executive Director International Association of Chiefs of Police
Sean McArdle International President United Federation of Police Officers, Inc.
David Wallace National President Concerns of Police Survivors
Pat Montoure CEO/Founder Police Unity Tour
Executive Director Police Executive Research Forum
Chuck Wexler
Lt. Willie Williams
Celebrating Our Supporters
The mission of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is carried forward by the generosity of individuals, families, and organizations who believe in honoring the fallen and protecting those who serve.
Our donors are essential partners in this work. Through their commitment, they help preserve the legacy of our nation’s law enforcement officers, advance officer safety and wellness, and ensure that their sacrifice is never forgotten.
Donors who contributed $1,000 or more in 2025—or are Circle of Valor members—are recognized in the following pages by their annual, cumulative giving. We are deeply grateful for their support and proud of the impact we are making together.
National Organization of Black Law
National Troopers Coalition
Fallen Heroes Circle
($25,000+)
Anonymous
Clint Eastwood
Joan F. Hubbard*
Patricia League*
Major County Sheriffs Foundation
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Golf Classic
Police Unity Tour
Hazel D. Powell*
Floyd D. Vetter, Jr. and Hiroko T. Vetter *
Whelen Engineering Company, Inc.
Three Pillar Partner
($10,000-$24,999)
Roy Englert, Jr.
In memory of Roy and Helen Englert and Chief Samuel Henderson Smith
EOW 5/14/1914
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Foundation
James Greenwald
International Association of Chiefs of Police
In honor of the members of the IACP
Vern Kertis
In memory of Jeanne Lukasik
Kimberly A. McCarthy
In memory of Daniel Joseph McCarthy EOW 9/21/2000
Enforcement Executives
Police Executive Research Forum
William Sheffler*
Wayne Vincent
Weatherstone Family Foundation
Marion and Richard Weatherstone
Shield Society
($5,000-$9,999)
Anonymous
Devinder Bindra
Chicago Cubs
Connecticut Law Enforcement Memorial Run
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Tigers
Egard Watch Company
Fresno Police Officers Association
Galls Family
Rebecca Graham
In honor of Benjamin Campbell
Sheryl Harley
Home Front Heroes, Inc.
J.A.S. Foundation
Christopher Pucillo
Marion T. and Brian A. Jones
Mary Ann Mahoney
Miami Marlins
National Association of Government Employees
National Fraternal Order of Police Foundation
New York Yankees
Gary Petersen
Gerald Pinch, Jr.
Andrea Rockefeller
San Jose Sharks
Susan Stearns
Jacqueline Zwimer Charitable Fund
Thin Blue Line Society
($1,000-$4,999)
Barbara S. Adams
In memory of Sergeant Robert G. Adams
Donald P. Aidala
William Alexander
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
In memory of Trooper Joel Popp EOW 1/24/2024, Trooper Jimmy Cenescar EOW 1/28/2024, Trooper Zachary I. Fink EOW
2/02/2024, Trooper First Class Chase W. Redner EOW 2/20/2024, Trooper Christopher M Gadd EOW 3/02/2024, Patrolman Justin C. Hare EOW 3/15/2024, Trooper Marcellus E. Bethea EOW 5/05/2024, Trooper First Class
Aaron M. Pelletier EOW 5/30/2024, Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia EOW 9/13/2024, Motor Carrier Officer Daniel M. Kerstetter EOW 9/15/2024, Trooper Kevin A. Ramirez
Vasquez EOW 9/24/2024, Trooper Corey S. Thompsen EOW 10/18/2024, Trooper Clay M. Carns EOW 12/23/2024
Anaheim Ducks
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Mary Arnold
Wendy Anys
Atlanta Braves
Martin Baker
Balzer Family
John and Caroline
Pat Bartlow
Dianne Bashor
Battlefield 43 Fraternal Order of Police
Robert P. Bauer, Jr.
Barbara L. and Robert Baum
Ronald M. Baumann
Dennis Bellock
Marina Belokon
Kasey D. Beltz
Candiss D. Beneze
Alan Bentson
In memory of Deputy Constable Katherine L. Hutson EOW 11/22/2024
Barbara Bishop
Blake Family Charitable Foundation
Blasberg-Reynolds Giving Fund
Joseph F. Bock, Jr.
Kevin Boland
John Bouthillette
In memory of Police Officer Jamal J. Mitchell EOW 5/30/2024
Ryan Boyle
Jackie and Glenn Brookman
Ben Brown
Clifton Brown, Jr.
Darlene Brown
Stephen Bryant
Florence V. Burden Foundation
At the recommendation of Directors
Ordway and Jean Burden
Charles Calkins
Richard Caravaggio
In memory of Police Officer Jessica Marie Ebbighausen EOW 7/07/2023
Michael Carodine
Erwin Caspescha
Reena Chakraborty
Lillie Chance
Chesterfield Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 47
Arthur Choate
Michael S. Ciskowski
City of North Kansas City
City of Osage Beach
In memory of Police Officer Phylicia F. Carson EOW 8/31/2024
City of St. Augustine
In memory of Police Officer
Robert Chambers EOW 11/07/1887
Cleveland Guardians
David C. Cloutier
Columbus Blue Jackets
Concerns of Police Survivors
Joseph Connolly
Samuel Constandinidis
Deborah S. Coolidge
John Corsiglia
In memory of James “Jim” Corsiglia
Michael Costa
Joseph Coulter
Will Crenshaw
Charles B. and Rochelle E. Curtis
Courtnay Daniels
Sam Darwish
Alice Davidson
Brian K. Davis
Dennis Davis
Gary W. Davis
Dayton Dragons
Gary F. De Buvitz
Donald Decamera
G and B Delfierro Charitable Account
James Denney
Desmond and Louis, Inc.
James T. Dohse
Andrew Donoghoe
Anthony Dumitras
Rob Dussault
Eagan Family Foundation, Inc.
Richard Edry
Beverly Edwards
Thomas O. Eller Memorial Fund
Kesler Fearon
First Responders Whiskey Society
In memory of Police Officer
Lauren Craven EOW 10/20/2025
Florida Higher Patrol Advisory Council
In memory of Trooper Zachary I. Fink EOW 2/02/2024
Florida Panthers
Candis Flynn
Michael Folie
Alexander Ford
Ellis G. Ford
Walt and Pam Foster
Franciscan Poor Clare Nuns
Alan Freed
Gates Foundation
Gregory L. Gellert
Bruce K. German
Charles and Paulette M. Gift
Shannon Gleckler
Gregory J. Godon
Albert J. Gorman
Otha Grant
Emily and S.A. John Gray
Greater Irondale Chamber of Commerce
Robert A. Grossman
Andrew Grzywa
David Gutierrez
Debby Guy
Leslie Hackl
Haczynski Family Giving Fund
Trigve Hagen
Sven Hahr
In honor of Deputy Craig D. Swenson (ret.)
Catherine Haggett
In memory of Sergeant David M. Baldwin EOW 1/26/2014
Francis Harness
Thomas Haskell, Sr.
Marilyn Hayden
Ann W. Haywood
Connie Heimbach
Sgt. Steven Henderson
Ed and Cheryl L. Henneberque
William M. Hilliard
Edward Hirsch, Jr.
Major Homer Hodge (ret.)
Albert S. Hover, III
Jennifer Howard
Mark Howell
Brian Igawa
Ruby H. Ingold
International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local 364 Charitable Fund, Inc.
In memory of Police Officer Kevin E. Ambrose EOW 6/04/2012
Richard Jansen
Glenda G. Jones
James Judge
David and Jennifer Kahn Family
Gerald Kazma
Edward A. Keis
S.A. Matthew Keller
Kentucky State Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary
In memory of Deputy Sheriff Caleb Kenneth Conley EOW 5/22/2023, Police Officer Logan Kendal Medlock EOW 10/30/2022, Police Officer Jacob Russell Chaffins EOW 7/01/2022, Captain Ralph Harlow Frasure EOW 6/30/2022, Deputy Sheriff William Edward Petry EOW 6/30/2022, Deputy Sheriff James Jerry Critchelow EOW 4/20/2022, Chief Deputy Sheriff Jody Wayne Cash EOW 5/16/2022, School Resource Officer Travis Hurley EOW 1/27/2022, Deputy Jailer Gregory L. Means EOW 1/23/2022, Deputy Jailer Robert T. Daniel EOW 12/10/2021, Deputy Sheriff Oliver Little, Jr. EOW 10/13/2021, Correctional Officer Thomas Alan Beard EOW 9/29/2021, Sergeant Sean Geoffrey Byler EOW 9/22/2021, Corrections Officer Richard Longoria EOW 9/10/2021, Correctional Officer Jonathan Howard Tosh EOW 9/8/2021, Deputy Sheriff
Brandon Alexander Shirley EOW 8/5/2021, Lieutenant Gary Wayne Crump, II EOW 6/30/2021, Deputy Sheriff Wagner Lee “Buz” Baskett, Jr. EOW 5/24/2021, Police Officer Hassan Falah Hassan EOW 4/2/2021, Special Deputy Sheriff Lee Danile Manns EOW 12/26/2020, Correctional Officer David M. Ragle EOW 12/19/2020, Deputy Sheriff
Ronald Everett Bradley EOW 12/13/2020, Chief of Police Edward Scott Dennis EOW 12/4/2020, Reserve Deputy Bruce Russell Gadansky EOW 11/30/2020, Police Officer
Martez Keith “Tez” Hughes EOW 11/19/2020, Correctional Officer Thomas Anthony Brooks EOW 8/13/2020, Detective James Traver Kirk EOW 2/11/2020, Chief Deputy Bobby Wayne
Jacobs EOW 12/16/2019, Deputy Sheriff
Christopher Michael Hulsey EOW 9/21/2019
William Kerakos
Callum Kerr
John and Jane Kiefer
Howard Kietzman
Sally Kirk
In memory of Inspector James S. Kirk
Gay Klapman
Katherine Korte
Richard Krebs
Richard J. and Barbara A. Kulle
Roger Kumler
Edith Kurie
Peter Kutch
Paige L. LeBleu
In memory of Special Agent Conway
Charles LeBleu EOW 2/28/1993
Jerry Lee
Nancy Legler
Bradford L. Leitch
Craig Lewis
Lincoln Stars
Fred Links
Hanoch Livneh
David Logsdon
Los Angeles Angels
Hon. John Magaw
Mag-Lite
Cdr. Joseph A. Mahan*
William Maher
Christine Maldonado
Ellen W. Martin, III
Margaret F. Mastal
Rebay McCarthy Charitable Gift Fund
Judy L. McClain
Richard McKee
John M. McMahon
In memory of Public Safety Officer
Eric Emiliano Zapata EOW 4/18/2011
Gregory Meier
Dennis Meixner
Memphis Police Association
In memory of Police Officer II Demetrice L.
Johnson EOW 8/2/2024 and Police Officer II
Joseph R. McKinney EOW 4/12/2024
Michigan Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Mihaly
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Wild
Cynthia Mirsky
Edward Mittleman
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Morgan, Jr.
Teresa M. Moudry
Joseph M. Murphy
Lois Murphy
NASCAR
William Nash, Jr.
Nash FM – Westwood One
In honor of Ty Olson
National Financial Services, LLC
Thomas H. and Tracy A. Neff
New York Mets
Norene Norris-Walsh
Lawrence O’Brien
Peter O’Connor
Michael O’Grady
Oakland Police Officers’ Association
In memory of Police Officer Jordan T. Wingate EOW 4/20/2024
Meredith Oates
Wanda Olinger
Mark Opiela
David Orsini
Oswego County Deputies Association
In memory of Deputy Sheriff Cailee R. Campbell EOW 9/25/2024
Rosalie M. Pabis
Pauline Panis
Lori Parrott
Mary Payne
Max Pence
Howard W. W. Pepper, Jr.
In honor of Mike Howe
William Pennell
Denis Plette
Philadelphia Flyers
Capt. Edward M. Polk
Diana Price
Project Admission, Inc.
Robert Reed
Victoria P. Reed
Renegade Pigs Motorcycle Club
Jim and Denise Rodriguez
Richard Rowe
Riverside County Probation Department
In memory of Probation Corrections Officer II Ryan M. Santana EOW 12/23/2021
Ruffe Family Charitable Fund
In memory of Robert P. Ruffe
Edward J. Ruckstuhl
Gary Sales
San Diego Police Officers Association
Michael Saner
Mandy Satterfield
Robert Scellato
Schafer Family Foundation
Robert Schlising
Jerry Schwartz
Fredrick Schmidtmann
William Scully
Seattle Mariners
Sgt. Kenneth Sesock
Robert Settembre
Vladimir and Aneta Shepsis
Victoria Shivel
Gary Shoolis
Diane Simchick
Dorothy L. Simpson
Patricia Slack
Donnie Sloan
Megan Smith
Maria C. Snoddy
Tom Snook
Spiral Giving Network
Michael Stigall
Georgia L. Stock
David Stopper
William Suehn
Jaime Sundby
Gail Sutton
Morton Sweeney
Tampa Bay Rays
Karen Tandy
James H. Taylor, Sr.
Tennessee Titans
Charles Tennison
Thin Blue Wine Cellars
Robert L. and Lynn S. Torcolini
Diane Tornejal
Teresa Toscanini
Robert F. Treston
James Tullier
William J. Turner
Jesse L. and Tysha K. Van Meter
Karen Vanecek
Vegas Golden Knights
Officer Harold L. Vitale Memorial Fund
Jon Walsh
Bradley J. Watkins
Carylon Watson
Edward Wattawa
Richard Webster
Ashlee Wega
In memory of Special Agent Adrianna Maria Vorderbruggen EOW 12/21/2015
Walter Wells
William C. Westgard
West Suburban Chiefs of Police Association Illinois
Ray A. Whitesell
Pete Wilson
Sue Wilson
Dennis Wong
Clarice Wright
Lt. Garon Wyatt
Ernest L. Wyne
Harold J. Yaffee
In memory of Police Officer Paul Schippereit EOW 7/04/2022
Karen Zangaro
Hanqiong Zhou
Christina Zick
In memory of Olivia Zick
Jack Zwicker
Circle of Valor
(Planned Legacy Gift of $5,000+)
Lt. Richard Ala
Jesse E. Alaniz
Brian R. Ames, Jr.
John W. Antignano
Jermaine J. Armstrong
Christine L. Bitler
Nikkie Bivens
Jennifer R. Briscoe
Jeffrey F. Brown
Kelli Caudill
Matthew M. Coleman
Susan Cottingham
Jerelle D. Davis
Adrianna A. De Hoyos
Peter N. and Cynthia D. Deshpande
Mariya Diawara
Skylar C. Dixon
Alda L. Djipano-Davis
Matt Faulk
Alexander C. N. and Anne M. Flynn
Pamela S. Fisse
Jerry E. Gaudieri
Amber L. Gibbs
Russell I. Handy, Jr.
Tom W. High
Brian D. and Amber C. Hutchison
Andrew T. Jacobson
Dakota L. Johnson
David E. Johnson
Michael A. Keller
Gregory J. and Jamie R. Kimzey
In memory of Correctional Officer V Kenneth Wayne Harbin EOW 7/04/2020
Gregg W. and Kathy K. Kirkland
Brandy L. Lingle
Disp. Paul T. Lorenz
Christopher B. Lynn
Kimberly R. MacAlister
Fredda L. Maddox
Paul Malana
Michael G. Millhollin
John B. Mitzak
Ronnie E. Murphy
Rayfield Newton
Priscilla O’Connell
Laura M. O’Sullivan
David C. Olaya
Denise R. Pendergrass
Joy Preston
Bradford L. and Eileen M. Reeve
Machelle Q. Reinoso
In memory of Machelle Quinones
Cecil A. Robinson
Barbara E. Severson
Sandra C. Soyke
In memory of Charles H. Schuhart
James A. and Cynthia Stever
William A. Sweatt
Kerrick K. Thomas
Peter J. Van Gessel
Brian D. Van Scyoc
Valencia D. Warner
Jeremy M. and Holly M. Warren
S.A. Kevin J. Whalen
Tracey A. Wirth
Jeffrey B. Wise
*Denotes Circle of Valor Members
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Unaudited Financials
2025 Year-End Financial Information
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