Indiana Department of Natural Resources Officer is Aug 2017 Officer of the Month
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has selected Conservation Officer Nick Wilson, of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for August 2017.
In the Heat of the Night is released | August 2, 1967
In the Heat of the Night beat out The Graduate, Bonnie & Clyde, and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner for the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1968.
FLEOA Defends Your Salary and Retirement
Recent budget proposals by both the Trump Administration and Congress that adversely affect your pay and pensions are strongly opposed by the Federal Law Enforcement Officer's Association.
Responding Appropriately to a Line of Duty Trauma
By now, most kids are back in school writing colorful essays about their experiences over the summer which, no doubt, include new adventures, camp opportunities, and lots of sun.
Florida Officer David Brady Receives May 2017 Officer of the Month Award
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has selected Officer David Brady, of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for May 2017.
Immigration Reform Affects All Agents
One of the most substantial issues under President Trump’s campaign was immigration reform- specifically relating to the deportation and impediment of illegal immigrants.
‘Witness to History’ Panel Relives Reagan Assassination Attempt
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund President and CEO Craig W. Floyd kicked off the event by welcoming 135 guests to the Washington Hilton Hotel. He remarked on the significance of the location. Mr. Floyd said, “It’s truly unique to get to talk about such a historic moment at the place where the assassination attempt actually occurred.”
History's Blotter: March 1982 | Broken Windows Theory
In March of 1982, The Atlantic Monthly published “Broken Windows: the Police and Neighborhood Safety” by sociologists George L. Kelling and James Q. Wilson. The authors drew on established ideas about community policing and some recent studies on foot patrols to set forward a simple idea about law enforcement’s role in a community.
Officers Andy Hopfensperger and Ryan Bula Receive March 2017 Officer of the Month Award
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has selected Officer Andy Hopfensperger and K-9 Officer Ryan Bula, of the Antigo (WI) Police Department, as the recipients of its Officer of the Month Award for March 2017.
Controversial Initiatives will Increase Scrutiny by Congress & Special Interest Groups
Policy changes and refocused initiatives are developing just one month into President Trump’s administration.
Lieutenant Al Owens Receives January 2017 Officer of the Month Award
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has selected Lieutenant Al Owens, of the Escondido (CA) Police Department, as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for January 2017.
History's Blotter: November 13, 1844 | Cherokee Light-Horse
In November 1845, the Cherokee National Council met and established a Light-Horse Company consisting of a captain, a lieutenant, and twenty-four horsemen. The Cherokee Light-Horse’s duty was “to purse and arrest all fugitives from justice.”
Implementing New Administration Law Enforcement Policies
With the recent election of President-elect Donald Trump, many of you in federal law enforcement await the policy changes and refocused initiatives once the Trump administration takes control of the executive branch.
Legislative Priorities for 2017
As the 114th Congress winds down, and we look ahead to the next Congressional session, FLEOA’S legislative priorities remain firm. At the top of our list is the Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act.
October 21, 1871 | National Police Convention
Hopes were high for the first National Police Convention. Chief James McDonough of the St. Louis (MO) Police Department had spent the spring of 1871 visiting with police departments all across the country discussing potential topics for the conference and urging police leadership to attend.
Detectives Scott Bramhall & Micah Wilson Receive September 2016 Officer of the Month Award
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has selected Detectives Scott Bramhall and Micah Wilson, of the Puyallup (WA) Police Department, as the recipients of its Officer of the Month Award for September 2016.
Transforming The Role Of Diversity In Law Enforcement Hiring
Creating greater diversity in law enforcement has become a key component of the 21st Century Task Force on Policing.
Balancing Technology & Ingenuity with Guideline Compliance
The journalism community is aggrieved after the U.S. Justice Department’s inspector general cleared an FBI agent of wrongdoing for impersonating a journalist in 2007 to solve a case.
History’s Blotter: Apache Tribal Police
For a long time, if you entered any police or sheriff’s department in the country, you would be greeted at the front desk by a sergeant presiding over a large bound book.
Lieutenant Randy Brandt Receives July 2016 Officer of the Month Award
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has selected Lieutenant Randy Brandt, of the San Leandro (CA) Police Department (SLPD), as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for July 2016.