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2022

• » Veterans Day 2022

• » Governor declares October 28th First Responders’ Day in Michigan
• » $30 million in grants available now for hiring police officers
• » POLC-represented officers among 30 TEAM School Liaison Program graduates

• » POLC remembers bravery, sacrifice of 9/11 heroes

• » Memorial BBQ to benefit family of slain Detroit Police Officer
• » Register today for Run for the Badge, get tickets for 2022 Police Weekend events

• » COVID-19 impacts decline in duty deaths in first half of 2022

• » Memorial Day
• » POLC-represented departments among those awarded from $5 million grant fund
• » Whitmer recognizes ‘EMS Heroes’ for saving lives during pandemic

• » NAPO shares grant opportunity deadlines for body-worn cameras and VALOR Initiative programs
• » Apply soon for Law Enforcement mental health grants
• » Estes Park Police recruiting for Captain position
• » In-person National Police Week events scheduled for May 2022
• » Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority seeking experienced Law Enforcement Officers

• » NAPO condemns criminal indictment of 19 Austin Police Officers
• » Active, retired police officers offered free admission to National Law Enforcement Museum

• » 2021 sets record for deadliest year in Law Enforcement history

2021

• » NAPO urges NFL to stop supporting anti-police groups

• » NAPO seeking nominations from every state for 2022 TOP COPS Awards
• » Veterans Day 2021

• » MAPO supports Governor’s plan to invest $32 million in fighting crime

• » Walk A Mile Halloween Style honors fallen Michigan Officers
• » Remembering bravery, sacrifice of first responders on 20th anniversary of 9/11

• » Lindenwood University provides reduced cost online courses for first responders

• » Register today for Run for the Badge 2021
• » NAPO issues statement supporting police response to Jan. 6 violence at U.S. Capitol
• » NAPO shares information clarifying 9/11 compensation, health program
• » Mid-year officer deaths put 2021 on trend to be one of deadliest years in history
• » Free admission for law enforcement as National Law Enforcement Museum reopens

• » NAPO condemns Amazon’s sale of ‘Blue Lives Murder’ merchandise

• » Detroit Tigers host Law Enforcement Appreciation Night in June
• » Police Week 2021: Honoring outstanding bravery, sacrifice during the pandemic
• » NAPO sets tax-efficient retirement planning webinar for May 18

• » Tunnel to Towers 5K Walk & Run provides mortgage-free homes to injured, fallen line-of-duty heroes
• » NAPO expresses ‘profound disgust’ over USA TODAY editorial cartoon

• » Police Week in-person events postponed, virtual events planned in May

• » Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is first correctional facility in U.S. to install COVID-19 killing biodefense system
• » COVID-19 causes 2020 surge in officer line-of-duty fatalities
• » NAPO encourages members to keep FBI agents, families in thoughts and prayers
• » Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Commemorative Coins available for pre-order

• » NAPO shares free webinar promoting officer mental health, support
• » NAPO shares Biden’s planned Executive Orders, update on communications with administration

2020

• » Nominate outstanding officers, TOP COPS deadline approaching fast

• » Veterans Day

• » FBI, police arrest 13 in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor, overthrow government

• » Weekend of Remembrance honors fallen officers, strengthens law enforcement, community relations
• » NAPO shares ways to help ambushed Los Angeles Deputies
• » 9/11 Memorial Service to be broadcast live on Facebook

• » National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial to recognize officer duty deaths due to COVID-19

• » Participate in Run for the Badge 5K remotely due to pandemic
• » Law Enforcement line-of-duty fatalities decrease in first half of 2020
• » Limited quantities of National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum coins on sale

• » Ford helps officers neutralize coronavirus in police vehicles
• » Reserve Deputy to Run Across Michigan to aid families of fallen police officers

• » Apply today for Bulletproof Vest Partnership grants, COVID-19 related funding
• » Apply today for law enforcement, first responders funding to offset COVID-19 expenditures
• » NAPO updates members on PSOB benefits in relation to COVID-19 exposure
• » NAPO shares letter from Port Authority of New York, New Jersey Police Unions stress counselor
• » CDC guidance on COVID-19 for law enforcement, caring for patients, isolation period
• » CDC provides current recommendations for COVID-19 response
• » COPS Office, Presidents Commission on Law Enforcement share work related to COVID-19

• » Bureau of Justice opens applications for $850 million in COVID-19 emergency supplemental funding
• » NAPO: Officers should document all coronavirus exposure to preserve PSOB benefits
• » Airbnb offers medical workers, first responders free or subsidized housing
• » NAPO cancels Lobby Day, Legislative Luncheon, reschedules TOP COPS Awards due to COVID-19
• » Register to watch May 13th National Police Week virtual Candlelight Vigil
• » Police Week Michigan encourages citizens to show their support of local law enforcement
• » National Law Enforcement Museum hosts Free Family Fun Day March 14

• » National Law Enforcement Museum seeks public input for future programs

• » President signs Coin Act to fund National Law Enforcement Museum
• » 2019 line-of-duty fatalities drop 18 percent compared to previous year

2019

• » Nominate TOP COPS before Jan. 13 deadline

• » Michigan’s fallen officers remembered with long awaited Lansing monument

• » Ford 2020 Interceptor Utility boasts lifesaving design
• » Memorial dog-friendly run/walk held during Wayne State University homecoming festivities

• » National Law Enforcement Museum challenges guests to solve the case for a chance to win $25,000
• » Study examines racial influence in officer involved shootings
• » Line-of-Duty Deaths decrease 35 percent in first half of 2019

• » FBI Report examines ambushes, unprovoked attacks of officers
• » National Law Enforcement Museum hosts Free Family Fun Day June 1
• » Wounded Detroit Officer receives Congressional Badge of Bravery
• » Detroit Tigers host Law Enforcement Appreciation Night June 4

• » LEEP Dream Scholar makes national news in first year with Grand Rapids PD
• » 145 Officers died in the line of duty in 2018
• » National Police Week 2019

• » NAPO encourages review of 2018 LOD report to promote situational awareness
• » Red Wings host Law Enforcement Night in March

• » Westland Police hiring now

2018

• » Michigan Law Enforcement monument expected to be built by summer
• » Deadline extended to nominate officers for Annual TOP COPS Awards

• » Line-of-duty deaths up 7 percent in first half of 2018

• » National Law Enforcement Museum opening this fall

• » Ford selling hybrid pursuit-rated sedan, first-ever pursuit-rated pickup
• » 2017 police suicides expected to exceed LOD deaths

• » Big push underway for final state Law Enforcement memorial donations

• » Line-of-duty deaths are lowest in 4 years

• » Washtenaw County hiring Court Security Officers

• » Red Wings host two 2018 Law Enforcement Nights

2017

• » Nominate TOP COPS before Jan. 12 deadline
• » City of Westland accepting Fire Fighter applications

• » Line of duty deaths up 30 percent in first half of 2017
• » City of Westland accepting applications for Police Officer

• » Please help our brother and sister Officers affected by Hurricane Harvey
• » Ford to cover cost of repairs for Police Explorers with carbon monoxide leaks

• » Firearms leading cause of LOD deaths, ambushes on rise
• » Detroit Tigers and NLEOMF team up for Law Enforcement Appreciation Night

• » News from MCOLES

2016

• » Final Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at the Joe
• » Members are encouraged to nominate fellow officers for TOP COPS Awards
• » The 10 States with the Most Overworked Police Officers

• » Citizens’ Police Academy strengthens relationship between police, residents
• » Register by Friday for $10 off Run for the Badge

• » Enjoy a day of golf, support Auburn Hills Police and Fire Fighters

• » General Motors recalls Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles

• » Detroit Tigers show appreciation through Law Enforcement Night
• » Officer deaths rise slightly in 2015
• » MAPO welcomes Michigan Corrections Organization

2015

• » 2015 duty deaths in line with first half of last year

• » Guns & Hoses Holiday Party to benefit Toys for Tots
• » Nominate Top Cops from your department

• » Detroit Red Wings offer discounted tickets for Law Enforcement Night

• » Register now for Oct. 10-11 Ride & Run to Remember
• » NAPO calls for Facebook, Amazon to stop promoting anti-police merchandise

• » National Police Week 2015
• » Detroit Tigers Law Enforcement Night

• » Ambush attacks lead line of duty deaths in 2014
• » Grand Rapids Police are hiring

2014

• » Firearms deaths spike 56 percent in first half of year

• » Detroit Red Wings host law enforcement night

• » Police deaths drop to lowest level in six decades

• » Watch the Detroit Crime Commission TV Show!

2013

• » Heart attacks among top causes of officer deaths