Christopher Mitchell

Jan 7, 2025 | nleomf.org | Christopher Mitchell

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 7, 2025) – – The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died in the line of duty in 2024 increased 25% compared to the previous year, according to preliminary data provided by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), the leading authority on officer fatalities.

Dec 19, 2024 | nleomf.org | Christopher Mitchell

WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 18, 2024) – The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) today announced Officer Thomas Griffiths of the Harwich (MA) Police Department as their Officer of the Month for November 2024. Officer Griffiths was selected for his actions when he rescued a teenage girl who became trapped in the backseat of a vehicle that caught fire after crashing into a tree.

Jul 9, 2024 | nleomf.org | Christopher Mitchell

Washington, DC., July 9, 2024 – The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) has received $100,000 from Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and the Tractor Supply Company Foundation. The donation comes as part of the retailer’s launch of its Hometown Heroes program and its $1 million donation to charity organizations supporting our nation’s military service members, veterans and first responders.

Jun 4, 2024 | nleomf.org | Christopher Mitchell

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 3, 2024) – The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) today announced Officer Adam Semchee of the Akron (OH) Police Department as their Officer of the Month for March 2024. Officer Semchee was selected for his swift actions in locating and rescuing a two-year-old boy following a carjacking incident. On March 1, 2024, Akron police officers responded to an Amber Alert issued shortly after 3 p.m. regarding a stolen pickup truck with a sleeping child inside.

May 28, 2024 | nleomf.org | Christopher Mitchell

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 23, 2024) – The Board of Directors of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), whose mission is to honor the fallen, tell the story of American law enforcement, and make it safer for those who serve, presented the winners of their annual awards in the categories of Distinguished Service, Lifetime Achievement, Excellence in Media, and its new award: Lifetime Excellence in Media Award.