Las Vegas (NV) Police Detective Receives February 2018 Officer of the Month Award
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has selected Detective Richard Golgart, of the Las Vegas Metropolitan (NV) Police Department, as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for February 2018.
Can You Successfully Sue a Federal LEO?
You are absolutely immune from suit for common law torts while acting within the scope of your employment.
History Time Capsules: A Window into the Evolution of Law Enforcement
When the new National Law Enforcement Museum opens its doors next fall, visitors will get an in-depth understanding of how American law enforcement has evolved over the years through a series of time capsules along the Museum’s south wall.
New Year, New Liabilities
As the new year begins, we reflect on the past year thinking about family, friends, work, the future.
Areas of Concern for LEOs
FEDS just celebrated its 10-year anniversary defending federal employees, and we take this opportunity to share our insights.
Teddy Roosevelt, College Football, & Civil Service Reform
With football season well underway, the National Law Enforcement Museum thought it would be fun to share this gem from our collection. Written during Theodore Roosevelt’s time as Police Commissioner (1895-1897), this letter reveals a bit about his personality and interests. It is one of a series of correspondence between Roosevelt and E.E. Garrison, Esq. of the Yale University Foot Ball Association.
Get Your 2018 Custom Jeep Wrangler JL Raffle Ticket
Due to the overwhelming success of last year’s 2016 Corvette Z06 raffle, The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund have this year again teamed up with Brian Kaminskey to offer a raffle of a custom 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL to benefit the families of our Fallen Hero’s and contribute to building the National Law Enforcement Museum!
An Update on the OPM Cyber Breach
In the wake of the most recent data breach of Equifax, FLEOA has provided an update on the June 2015 Office of Personnel Management (OPM) data breach to include claims, lawsuits and legislation.
You Can't Turn the Clock Back on an Allegation made Against You
A former federal prosecutor, Tom Roth, once said, “In my experience, it is often the most aggressive, most productive, and most capable agents that get ground up in the disciplinary machinery of their respective law enforcement agencies.”
Pizza Connection Trial Begins | September 30, 1985
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, several locally owned pizza parlors in major East Coast and Midwest cities were fronts for an international heroin organization.
Professional Liability Insurance for Federal Agents
Federal law enforcement officers have increased risk of civil, administrative and criminal liabilities due to the nature of their duties.
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.