is utilized on a daily basis by schools, camps, day care centers, church groups, international travelers and tourists for the purpose of learning more about the law enforcement community, both past and present. The
memorial hosts families of officers killed in the line of duty daily and requires a constant upkeep for the engraving of the officers names who have made that ultimate sacrifice. The interdenominational
chapel provides a source of comfort to families, hosts annual services and provides contact with Police Chaplains.2. Each year during the week of May 15th, the American Police Hall of
Fame & Museum honors Peace Officers Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day as enacted by the Congress. Information and suggestions for various activities is put out to the public, to the law enforcement community
and to the media to encourage their involvement and participation in honoring those officers killed in the line of duty and bringing recognition to all of law enforcement nationwide who protect and serve our
communities daily.
Awards Issued -
3. Hundreds of awards are issued each year to bring recognition to law enforcement officers and citizens for
outstanding acts of bravery and/or valor.
Through the documentation that is presented throughout the year from the recipients of the Silver Star for Bravery Award, an annual
"Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year" is nominated.
Representing our chapel, special "Knights of Justice" awards are issued each year at our annual Police Memorial Day
festivity to those individuals who have made a significant contribution within their community over the past year.
The Role of Training -
4. Regional
training in at least four areas each year to provide training on police stress, police burnout, line of duty injuries and deaths as well as care of prevention of suicide situations that are a major law enforcement
problem.
Provide workshops on personal safety and self-defense to groups as needed.
Provide educational video films to departments nationwide for in-service training.
Publications -
5. In an effort to encourage a free
exchange of information between the men and women in law enforcement, etc. several books, publications, newsletters and educational brochures are made available.
An annual survey to
access the pulse of the law enforcement community regarding current trends and activities is prepared and sent to all police chiefs and sheriffs nationwide. Various other survey's are sent out as pertinent
information and input is needed.
Community Outreach & Service -
6. Our programs reach out and link to other organizations and associations nationwide
who share our same goals and purposes. Some of these programs are:
(a) The "Safe Song" video program for child protection. This program has been made available to schools and other
groups free of charge for their educational use in the classroom.
(b) The "Young American Bowling Alliance" is a program we support as various police departments around the country
enroll children in a "thumbprint" ID program for safety.
(c) We are a cooperating organization with the "Children's Institute International" responding to such issues as poverty,
substance abuse, family crisis and violence against children.
(d) We have taken on the endorsement of "Prom Promise", sponsored by Nationwide Insurance, and the challenge to help
stop the fatalities associated with teen alcohol/drug use by encouraging teenagers to sign a pledge not to use alcohol/drugs especially on prom night.
Other Programs -
7. Paralyzed & Disabled Police Officers Fund. This is a program funded to (1) assist injured officers by contacting them with a letter and survey as to how and when an officer is injured and gather
what state disability is available, (2) to encourage the issuance of an Award of Valor for serious injuries, and (3) provide some financial assistance through difficult times for medical, scholarship (for
starting over into a new field), etc.
