The American Police Hall of Fame and Museum, founded in 1960 by two organizations, lists over 6,800 officers who were killed in the line of duty. The two organizations are the National Association of Chiefs of Police (NACOP) and the American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens (AFP&CC).

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE Facts:
Founded in 1967, NACOP is dedicated to educational advancement of law enforcement officers while assisting family survivors. Today, NACOP has 11,000 members from 50 states. NACOP issues guidelines for Line of Duty Deaths, surveys U.S. law enforcement agencies and publishes The Chief of Police Magazine. Other activities include:

VESTS FOR LIFE PROGRAM:
Created in 1996, this national program is a conduit for bulletproof vests by seeking used, but good, vests and providing these vests and similar equipment to under-funded departments in the U.S. Today, more than 500 vests have been distributed to nearly 100 departments. Last year, 182 vests were distributed to departments in 35 states. Today, the waiting list of 44 vests representing 30 departments is a constant reminder of the popularity of this program. The needed size is X-large so fund raising efforts are needed to purchase these vests to fulfill the need. A new vest costs approximately $400-$500.

CANINE PROGRAM:
In January 2001, NACOP provided the Homestead Police Department with funds earmarked for a police dog that will be used for use by the SWAT team, patrol and the Department’s Youth Educational Program.

SELECT AWARDS GIVEN:
Law Enforcement of the Year:
Issued annually for outstanding acts of heroism and bravery.
Police Medal of Honor:
Presented with a certificate and memorial flag to each family of an officer killed in the line of duty.
Silver Star for Bravery:
Bestowed upon an officer whose courageous act placed his/her life in danger and successfully achieved their challenge.
Law Enforcement Purple Heart:
Presented to officers injured in the line of duty.
Life Saving Award:
Given to professionals including fire fighters and emergency medical personnel whose actions saved the life in the face of an emergency.
Knights of Justice Award:
For professionals who follow the Biblical act of the Good Samaritan in assisting their community.
Police Spouse Award:
To acknowledge the support and care given to a law enforcement officer.
For additional awards, go to www.aphf.org/qualify.html.

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF POLICE & CONCERNED CITIZENS Facts:
Since 1960, AFP&CC has served over 8,000,000 Americans with tips on self protection, home security, vehicle safety, rape prevention and more while continuing to assist family survivors (See below). These programs are supported through the generosity of over 130,000 donors and members nationwide. Also, AFP&CC publishes the Police Times Magazine and Police Family Survivor Fund Quarterly Newsletter.

POLICE FAMILY SURVIVOR SERVICES:
Since 1991, AFP&CC served 6,739 survivors in 50 States and U.S. territories. Over $1,400,000 of support was directly given to children, spouses and parents of officers killed in the line of duty in the form of:

Birthday & Holiday gifts:
Last year, 2,437 gifts were sent to 917 children and 3,787 Mother’s Day and Father’s Day cards and mementos were mailed. AFP&CC also sends greetings and gifts to spouses and parents of the fallen officer.

Direct Financial Assistance:
$1,500 is immediately sent to the family for financial assistance. An additional $500 grant is given for grief counseling .

Summer Camp Program:
AFP&CC provides up to $200 for two weeks per child each summer for a summer camp program of their choice. A check is mailed directly to the camp’s registration office upon request and validation.

College Scholarships:
Almost $500,000 of college scholarships have been distributed to 475 students whose mother or father were killed in the line of duty.

NACOP & AFP&CC holds in trust the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum where 6,800 names are permanently engraved on 400 tons of white marble. The Museum, open 360 days annually, is home to more than 11,000 exhibits and artifacts. Recent acquisitions include a three-wheel servicar and an exhibit on ancient Chinese policing. The Museum enjoys 24,000 visitors annually not including the 1,500 weekly visitors to our website www.aphf.org where a virtual tour is offered.

The 30 member staff of full and part-time personnel is under the leadership of Donna Shepherd who has been Executive Director and CEO since 1995. The VIP Citizens Advisory Board is comprised of more than 800 celebrities including astronauts Chuck Yeager and Buzz Aldrin; actresses Bo Derek and Joan Collins; singers Billy Ray Cyrus and Hank Williams, Jr.; actors Robert Goulet and Jerry Lewis; skater Peggy Fleming; TV talk show personalities Sally Jessy Raphael and Dan Rather and many other generous stars. These men and women provide compassion and support to police survivors nationwide.