Dear Supporter,
This Father’s Day, join me in celebrating the memory of the courageous fathers who were tragically killed in the performance of duty and who have left behind many grieving family members. We also celebrate the law enforcement fathers currently serving today.
Unfortunately last year, 105 fathers died in the line of duty, leaving behind 260 children.
Help bring comfort to families of our nation’s fallen peace officers by making a gift of $5.00 or more today. Your gift will honor the memory of these fallen heroes by supporting the Memorial Fund’s ongoing efforts to reduce officer deaths and promote law enforcement safety.
On the Memorial’s marble walls we engrave their names to honor and remember them, but in our hearts these heroes are unforgettable. As it is aptly inscribed on the Memorial, “It is not how these officers died that made them heroes… it is how they lived.”
Thank you, in advance, for all you do to help us ensure that America’s fallen law enforcement heroes are honored here at the Memorial.
Sincerely,
Craig W. Floyd
Chairman & CEO
On Sunday, June 12, 2011 from 7p.m. to 10 p.m. the Austin Police Department in conjunction with Andrews Security International will be conducting an Active Shooter Drill at Lakeline Mall. The purpose of this training is to establish guidelines on how Lakeline Mall security personnel should respond to any “Active Shooter” or other “Man Made Disaster” where there is a possibility of mass casualties. Andrews International Security and Simon Properties will have a better understanding of how to respond and in what areas they may need to train to ensure the safety of the persons who visit their premises.This training will also benefit all Austin Police officers who attend as this will be a live training exercise with non-lethal training ammunition and role players. These elements will create a more realistic training environment and challenge the officers who may respond to an active shooter. Media Advisory: This drill is not open to the public or media.
RIVERSIDE, CA: The Riverside Police Department is honored to recognize community members who have a strong commitment to the safety of the community and in doing so have developed a resilient partnership with the members of the police department. In this case, the partners in question are the police canines working for the police department.
The Riverside Police Department canine program consists of six police canines with one canine assigned to a handler officer. All of the canines originate from Europe and are purchased from a local vendor. These essential tools are costly, however, numerous residents, community members, and businesses have been committed to the canine program and have generously given donations to maintain the canine corps.
On Wednesday, May 18, 2011, the entire Canine Unit will be showing their appreciation for two local businesses for their donations and support of the police canine program. The canine team will be thanking Mr. Tom Naso and Mr. Dave Franklin from BMW of Riverside and Jason and Michelle Sparks from the Sparks Realty Team. The canine team will arrive at the BMW of Riverside dealership at 3060 Adams Avenue at 2:00 p.m. The canine team will then proceed to the Sparks Realty Team, located at 8817 Windmill Place in the City of Riverside to thank each of them for their generosity and support.
If anyone should have any questions about the canine unit, please contact
Lieutenant Chuck Griffitts at (951) 353-7900
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In two short days, over 20,000 members of the law enforcement family and citizen supporters will once again converge at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, to pay tribute to the fallen heroes from years past and to ensure the sacrifice made by these heroic men and women—and their surviving families—is never forgotten and always honored.
I invite you to join me in doing two things to help commemorate their service:
- Attend the 23rd annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13 in person or via our live webcast; and
- Light a virtual candle in honor of a law enforcement officer.
The Memorial now contains the names of 19,298 fallen law enforcement officers, with 316 officers’ names added this year, 152 from 2010 and 164 from previous years. During the Vigil, their lives will be celebrated, their service commemorated, and they will be forever remembered.
Thousands of individuals, including Dave Eyman, have already showed their support for America’s law enforcement officers by lighting a virtual candle. Join Dave, and light your candle today to help honor a law enforcement hero.
The Candlelight Vigil is a time honored tradition and is the Memorial’s signature event during National Police Week. Please join us in person or attend via our live webcast.
Sincerely,
Craig W. Floyd
Chairman & CEO
Debt settlement can be a very sophisticated manner, and can be overwhelming for individuals that don’t have a firm grasp on the debt settlement laws presently in place. Due to the fact that this settlement can can have a far-reaching effect on an individual’s financial situation, it is very important that an individual has a thorough knowledge of the ramifications of debt settlement. A thorough knowledge of the ramifications of debt settlement, would help an individual to determine when his situation calls for the assistance of a debt settlement organization. By seeking the assistance of a debt settlement firm when it is necessary, an individual can save himself a lot of time in the process.
One of the key indicators that an individual will need a settlement organization to assist them in this situation, is when dealing with creditors that will not engage in direct dealings with the debtor or consumer. In instances where the creditors will not negotiate directly with the consumer, it is wise to obtain the services of a proficient settlement firm. This is a clear-cut case, where the consumer has no choice but to obtain the services of a settlement firm. Without negotiations, there can be no good settlement terms reached.
An individual will be advised to seek the services of a debt settlement firm, when the settlement that they are offered from their creditor is very disadvantageous to them. These settlement firms usually have long-standing relationships with many creditors, due to the fact that they have in all probability negotiated settlements with these creditors in the past. In addition, settlement firms can usually obtain settlement very favorable to the consumer, through bulk settlement package deals, and other means. Many bulk settlement package deals cannot be successfully negotiated by the consumers themselves.
Creditors often use the tactic of engaging in long delayed negotiations procedures when dealing with private consumers. Creditors have been known to use delaying tactics in processing paperwork, in order to fatigue the consumer into accepting a deal that is most advantageous to the creditor. This is a clear-cut case in which an individual will need the assistance of a debt settlement organization, in order to avoid the hassle of unwarranted delays. The lack of knowledge of the processes involved in successful debt settlement, will make it feasible for an individual to obtain the services of a settlement firm.
Dear Supporter,
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to sit on your own brand new Harley-Davidson and take off down the road? Well, now you have a good chance to find out.
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| “Thin Blue Line Harley-Davidson® & National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund” T-shirt |
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The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is offering you the opportunity to win a 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic® Electra Glide® Peace Officer Special Edition motorcycle.
This beautiful Harley-Davidson® motorcycle has an MSRP of $21,747 and features an air-cooled, Twin Cam 96™ engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), cruise control, and standard 28 spoke cast wheels with independent front and rear 4-piston braking system.
Purchase your $25 raffle tickets today by calling 1-877-622-BIKE (2453) or 202-737-3402. Raffle tickets can also be purchased in person at the Memorial Fund’s Visitors Center & Store located at 400 7th Street, NW, in Washington, DC.
As a special incentive, individuals who purchase two or more tickets within the same transaction will receive a limited edition “Thin Blue Line Harley-Davidson® & National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund” T-shirt.*
All proceeds from the raffle go toward building theNational Law Enforcement Museum. The winning ticket will be drawn on May 16, 2011, one day after National Peace Officers Memorial Day. The raffle winner need not be present to win.
Raffle tickets are just $25 each, and only 4,000 tickets are being printed. Don’t hesitate, get your tickets today by calling 1-877-622-BIKE (2453) or 202-737-3402. Tickets by phone are available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM (EDT). And if you’re not able to get through on your first call, please keep trying. Thank you, and good luck.
Sincerely,
Craig W. Floyd
Chairman & CEO
*Two or more tickets must be purchased within the same transaction. Limit one T-shirt per transaction.
Dear Supporter,
One month from now, on May 13th, over 20,000 law enforcement officers, surviving family members, and supporters will gather at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial to formally dedicate the newly-engraved names of 317 fallen officers at the 23rd Annual Candlelight Vigil. I hope you can join us in person or via our free live webcast starting at 8:00 p.m.
As we prepare to honor our law enforcement officers – especially our fallen heroes – the Memorial Fund is kicking off its 2011 Virtual Candle tribute campaign.
Please join me in honoring these Fallen Heroes and the brave men and women working tirelessly every day to protect our communities by lighting a Virtual Candle to honor a law enforcement officer.
And when you light your candle, please consider making a generous donation of $20.00 or more to help the Memorial engrave each of the 317 names and produce the Candlelight Vigil, in addition to supporting our ongoing officer safety programs.
Our Virtual Candles will burn brightly until the end of the Candlelight Vigil. But our tribute messages will help bring hope and healing long into the future. Please join us now by lighting your Virtual Candle.
Sincerely,
Craig W. Floyd
Chairman & CEO
P.S. Please be sure to support the Memorial by contributing today if you can. We certainly need and greatly appreciate your support.
From the Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Police Department: A shooting occurred in Bay St. Louis on 3-9-05 where a known drug dealer was shot during an argument over a crack cocaine transaction. The weapon was a homemade STEEL PIPE SHOTGUN. It was made by wrapping a pipe in duct tape. The shotgun shell was jammed into one end of the pipe with a BB held in place over the primer with duct tape. The weapon was
fired by hitting the BB with a metal hatchet.
Steel Pipe Shotgun
The Cigarette Pack Gun is usually a single-shot weapon of varying calibers. Although much heavier than a normal cigarette packet, this weapon is visually difficult to distinguish from the genuine article. Real cigarettes will often be inserted next to the barrel and the firing button is concealed beneath the packet’s label. In addition the paper packaging can be kept closed concealing the barrel, but not hindering the operation of the weapon. Any brand of cigarette or cigar packaging could be used with this device.
