382 Names Being Added to Memorial Walls

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1 SPECIAL PULLOUT INSIDE National Police Week THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL FUND SPRING Seventh Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC Names Being Added to Memorial Walls Public Safety Heroes Honored during 19th Annual Candlelight Vigil As thousands of law enforcement officers, survivors, and other supporters gather in Washington, DC, this May for National Police Week 2007, they will be paying special tribute to the 382 public safety heroes whose names are being added to the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this year. The names include 145 law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty during 2006, plus 237 officer deaths from previous years, including more than three dozen cases from the 1800s. The historical cases were verified by the Research Department of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). The 145 officers killed in the line of duty during 2006 is the lowest annual total since 1999, when 143 fallen heroes were lost. While the number of officers killed in the line of duty has generally declined in recent years, the fact that one officer is killed every two-and-a-half days in our country is a sober reminder that protecting our communities and safeguarding our democracy come at a heavy price, said Craig W. Floyd, Chairman and This year s names include 145 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty during 2006, plus 237 officer deaths from previous years. CEO of the NLEOMF. National Police Week is a unique opportunity for the law enforcement community and the nation as a whole to remember and honor our fallen officers and to show our support for their family members and other survivors, as well as those officers who continue to serve, he added. Including this year s officers, the number of names engraved on the Memorial s walls now totals 17,917 federal, state, and local law enforcement officers representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, US territories, and federal law enforce- CONTINUED ON PAGE in this issue A Matter of Honor: Museum Campaign Launched... 3 Tributes at the Memorial...4 Police Survivors Conference... 5 Walking Tour Podcast Available... 5 AIS Sponsors Training Simulator... 7 New Museum Artifacts... 7

2 FROM PAGE ment and military police agencies. Candlelight Vigil Set for May 13 The 382 names are being engraved on the Memorial during April and will be officially dedicated during the 19th Annual Candlelight Vigil on the evening of Sunday, May 13. Each year, an estimated 20,000 people attend the Candlelight Vigil, one of the most spectacular and emotional events of National Police Week. This moving salute is set against the backdrop of a sea of candles illuminated in remembrance of those who gave their lives to protect our communities. The ceremony features a dramatic blue laser beam that signifies the thin blue line of American law enforcement. In addition, the names of all 382 officers who have been added to the Memorial this year will be read aloud during the Candlelight Vigil. A Special Time for Law Enforcement National Police Week 2007 comes at a special time for America s law enforcement community. In February, the NLEOMF unveiled detailed plans for the first-ever National Law Enforcement Museum, to be located adjacent to the Memorial. With groundbreaking scheduled for summer 2008, the National Law Enforcement Museum will be the largest and most comprehensive museum of its kind, providing visitors with a high-tech, experiential voyage through the reality of law enforcement. The Museum will include a special Hall of Remembrance that will inspire visitors with the stories of America s fallen law enforcement heroes. The Candlelight Vigil is one of the most spectacular and emotional events of National Police Week. For More Information National Police Week runs officially from May 13-19, with some events occurring as early as May 8. Get details at or call (202) Behind the Names About the 382 Officers Being Added to the Memorial In 2006, for the ninth year in a row, traffic-related incidents claimed the lives of more law enforcement officers (73) than shootings (52) or any other cause of death. The 73 officers killed in traffic-related incidents in 2006 represented a 16 percent increase over the 2005 total of 63. The number of officers killed in shootings declined by nearly 12 percent between 2005 (59) and 2006 (52). The 52 officers killed by gunfire last year was nearly 28 percent lower than the decade-high number of 72 officers shot to death in Thirty-seven states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico all lost officers during California, with 16, had the highest number of officers killed in the line of duty last year. This was followed by Virginia (10), Florida and Texas (9 each), and Illinois (8). Including the names being added this year, the states with the most names on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial are California (1,420), Texas (1,326), New York (1,287), Illinois (928), and Ohio (723). The 2006 names include five federal law enforcement officers (including two from the US Border Patrol) and two military police officers (from the US Air Force Security Police). There are now 928 federal officers and 36 military police officers whose names are engraved on the Memorial. Of the 237 historical cases being added to the Memorial this year, 39 date from the 19th Century and another 165 are from the first half of the 20th Century. The oldest historical case being added this year involves the August 1827 ambush beating of Watchman Gerrard Arnold, of the Alexandria (VA) Police Department. Watchman Arnold was beaten to death by a man in a drunken rage in retaliation for an inadvertent remark made to his wife during an attempted arrest, a remark for which Watchman Arnold had apologized. At the current rate of additions, the Memorial walls will be filled before For more facts and figures, visit 2

3 A Matter of Honor Ambitious Campaign Announced for National Law Enforcement Museum With three former US Attorneys General at his side and two former US Presidents participating via videotaped message NLEOMF Chairman and CEO Craig W. Floyd formally unveiled plans on February 28 for the nation s first-ever National Law Enforcement Museum. The NLEOMF also launched the public phase of its fundraising campaign, called A Matter of Honor, with a goal of raising $80 million to build this living legacy and tribute to American law enforcement. When its doors open in 2011, the National Law Enforcement Museum will be the largest and most interactive and comprehensive museum of its kind in the world. Located just steps away from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, the 90,000-square-foot, underground Museum will be a handson interactive classroom an inspiring glimpse behind the badge that will peel away the mystery, debunk the myths, and help our citizens come to better understand and appreciate the vital role that law enforcement has played throughout our nation s history, Floyd said. Former Presidents Lead Campaign Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush are the national honorary co-chairs of the A Matter of Honor Campaign. Joining them as honorary members of the campaign committee are former Attorneys General Edwin Meese, Dick Thornburgh, and John Ashcroft all three of whom spoke at the announcement along with Janet Reno, Benjamin Civiletti, and William Barr. Other members include US Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (Ret.), former Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder Jr., author Joseph Wambaugh, and actress Marlee Matlin. The news conference included a presentation by the Museum s architect, Davis Buckley, whose works include the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and the National Japanese American Memorial in Washington, DC. Exhibition designer Christopher Chadbourne, whose portfolio includes exhibit design for the National Museum of the Marine Corps and the Mount Vernon Educational Center, also spoke. A moving speech by Jean Hill national president of Concerns of Police Survivors and the mother of Harris County (TX) Deputy Barry Hill, who was killed in the line of duty in December 2000 reminded everyone of how meaningful the Museum will be to survivors and other members of the law enforcement family. The Museum s dramatic entrance will invite visitors into the 90,000-square-foot underground facility. The Museum s five galleries will engage, captivate, and educate visitors from all walks of life. Posing with a model of the National Law Enforcement Museum at the kickoff event were (left to right) former Attorney General John Ashcroft, NLEOMF Chairman Craig W. Floyd, DC Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier, and former Attorneys General Edwin Meese and Dick Thornburgh. $29 Million Raised to Date During its first year alone, the National Law Enforcement Museum is expected to bring more than half a million visitors to Washington, DC, and generate $550,000 in new tax revenue for the city. The NLEOMF is working closely with the administration of DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, who also spoke at the kickoff, and other city officials to bring this important addition to DC s cultural and tourism community. To date, the fundraising campaign has raised more than $29 million, with major initial contributions from Motorola, DuPont, Mag-Lite, Advanced Interactive Systems (AIS), and the Police Unity Tour, whose $5 million commitment is the largest thus far. America s law enforcement community continues to be a major supporter of the Museum; some 35 different law enforcement organizations have donated $100,000 or more. How to Contribute Gifts to the A Matter of Honor Campaign can take two forms: Outright giving, in which the donor makes an immediate gift of cash, marketable securities, or other property. Pledge commitment, payable over three to five years. All pledges must be confirmed in writing through a pledge commitment form and fulfilled by cash or gifts of assets acceptable to the Museum. Contributions can be made online at or by calling toll-free (866) 446-NLEM ( ). For more information about supporting the A Matter of Honor Campaign, contact Margaret Turner, Chief Development Officer, at (202) or Margaret@nleomf.org. 3

4 Guidelines for Leaving Tributes at the Memorial During National Police Week and throughout the year, there is a long-standing tradition of leaving objects at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial to honor those fallen heroes whose names are inscribed on its walls. These tributes add to the overall beauty and meaning of the Memorial. However, to help protect and preserve the Memorial, there are some guidelines that must be followed when leaving tributes: Use only blue paper tape when affixing an item to the Memorial wall. The surface of the Memorial, as well as your materials, can be easily damaged if other materials are used. Duct tape, electrical tape, masking tape, gum, and bumper stickers should never be adhered to the walls. Blue paper tape can be found in hardware stores and will also be available upon request at the Memorial. Do not leave burning candles at or on the Memorial. Do not leave items of value that you want to retrieve. The NLEOMF takes no responsibility for any object left at the Memorial. The site is not patrolled, so items may disappear or be damaged. If you wish to keep an item left at the Memorial, remove it by midnight on Wednesday, May 16. After National Police Week, all items left at the Memorial are deemed to be the property of the NLEOMF. At the end of the week, the NLEOMF will consider items left at the Memorial for its collection of artifacts for the National Law Enforcement Museum. If you wish to have your item considered, please: Mark the back or bottom of the item with the fallen officer s name and wall section number. Try to keep the item protected from the elements while at the Memorial; sealable plastic bags and lamination can be used to prevent water damage. After May 16, NLEOMF staff may choose to save items and accession them into the National Law Enforcement Museum collection, or staff may respectfully dispose of the items. Questions? Please call (202) or museum@nleomf.org. National Police Week 2007 Updates Order Your Commemorative Wreath Throughout the year, and especially during National Police Week, beautiful wreaths and flower arrangements are placed at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial to honor the memory of fallen officers. To order your commemorative wreath for a particular officer or to show your support for America s fallen law enforcement heroes this National Police Week, please call the Shaeffer Design Group, the Memorial s primary florist ( ), or visit You may also order a commemorative wreath for a fallen officer online. Go to the online name search ( TheMemorial/namesearch.htm) and click on the wreath order icon when your search information appears for secure creditcard ordering. Peace Officers Memorial Day: Fly Your Flags at Half Staff on May 15 It s the law of the land: all flags of the United States should fly at half staff on May 15, to commemorate Peace Officers Memorial Day. At the request of the NLEOMF, Congress established this legal requirement (P.L ) in It provides a richly deserved tribute to the nearly 18,000 law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty while serving our communities. So on May 15, please remember to lower the flags at your home, agency, or business to show your respect for the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers everywhere. And encourage others in your community to do the same. Back by Popular Demand: Get Your National Police Week 2007 Passport Looking for a place to eat or shop while in DC for National Police Week? Then don t forget to pick up a copy of the 2007 National Police Week Passport. For the second year in a row, restaurants and other businesses in the DC area have joined together to create a convenient pocket-sized booklet offering discounts to National Police Week guests and visitors. Many of the participating businesses are located in the rapidly developing Penn Quarter neighborhood near the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. There are two ways to get your official NPW 2007 Passport: Pick up the Passport at the NLEOMF Visitors Center (605 E Street, NW) or at many of the hotels serving National Police Week guests. On or about May 1, download and print a copy from the NLEOMF website: The NLEOMF encourages National Police Week visitors to show their support for businesses that support law enforcement. Pick up a Passport, and take advantage of the savings. 4

5 SPECIAL PULLOUT National Police Week Experience National Police Week 2007 Planning to attend National Police Week? Bring this handy pull-out with you to make sure your visit is as smooth, meaningful, and enjoyable as possible National Police Week Schedule of Events Tuesday, May 8 13th Annual Blue Mass St. Patrick s Catholic Church, 10th and G Streets, NW Contact: (202) Noon Friday, May 11 8 am 1 pm 8th Annual National Police Week Challenge 50-Kilometer Relay Race Coordinated by the US Secret Service Employee Recreation Association Secret Service Training Center in Laurel, MD Contact: Kam Flynn, npc50@verizon.net Saturday, May 12 2 pm Police Unity Tour Arrival Ceremony at the Memorial Contact: Harry Phillips, (973) or unitytour1@aol.com Saturday, May 12 7 pm 14th Annual TOP COPS Awards Ceremony Hosted by the National Association of Police Organizations Warner Theatre, th Street, NW Contact: Jill Cameron, (202) Sunday, May 13 9 am 12th Annual Law Ride Line up begins at 9 am in Lot 8 of RFK Stadium in Washington, DC. Procession leaves promptly at 11 am and rides to the Memorial. Sunday, May 13 19th Annual Candlelight Vigil National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 400 Block of E Street, NW Contact: (202) or info@nleomf.org. 8 pm Monday, May 14 8:30 am 5th Annual Steve Young Honor Guard Competition Fraternal Order of Police Grand Lodge John Marshall Park, between the Federal Courthouse and Canadian Embassy (4th Street, NW, between C Street and Pennsylvania Avenue) Contact: Ken Roske, honorguard@policeweek.org Monday, May 14 9:30 am 4:30 pm National Police Survivors Conference Concerns of Police Survivors Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (Registration required) Contact: (573) Monday, May 14 6 pm 12th Annual Emerald Society & Pipeband March and Service National Conference of Law Enforcement Emerald Societies, Inc. Assemble at 4:30 pm, New Jersey Avenue & F Street, NW Step off promptly at 6 pm, to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Contact: Mike Roe, (314) or Mjroe@slmpd.org Tuesday, May 15 Noon 26th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Day Services Grand Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police Grand Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary West Front of the US Capitol Tuesday, May 15 3 pm FOP/FOPA Wreathlaying Ceremony National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 400 Block of E Street, NW Wednesday, May 16 9 am 4:30 pm National Police Survivors Conference Concerns of Police Survivors Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (Registration required) Contact: (573) Transportation & Parking On-street parking is not available for private or police vehicles at the Memorial during National Police Week. Individuals are strongly encouraged to use the Metro public transportation system. The Memorial is located directly above the Judiciary Square station on Metro s Red Line. The Metro is safe, clean, and generally reliable. For more information, visit A Reminder about Service Weapons The District of Columbia has strict laws regulating the possession of handguns. However, sworn law enforcement officers who are in uniform, in possession of a department-issued ID, and representing their departments at National Police Week events may carry their service weapons. Individuals should not carry a firearm at any other time while in the District of Columbia. Officer Dress Code Your department s Class A uniform is the standard uniform for all National Police Week ceremonies and events.

6 Target Supports National Police Week 2007 marks the second consecutive year that Target Corporation has made a significant contribution to support the NLEOMF s National Police Week events and activities. In addition to a generous financial contribution, Target is also supplying other forms of support, including bottled water for workers, volunteers and survivor families at the Memorial, as well as additional volunteers at the NLEOMF Visitors Center. Target is committed to actively supporting the law enforcement community in building stronger, safer, and more vibrant communities across our nation. Through the Target & Blue program, Target invites law enforcement and criminal justice organizations at all levels to become partners with Target in fighting crime. NLEOMF is extremely grateful to Target Corporation for its support of National Police Week 2007, and looks forward to a continuing partnership between the two organizations. Candlelight Vigil The 19th Annual Candlelight Vigil will be held at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial on Sunday, May 13, The event begins at 8 pm at the Memorial grounds, located in the 400 block of E Street, NW. The ceremony will conclude with the reading of the 382 newly engraved names on the Memorial. Everyone is welcome to attend. No tickets are required. Contact Information National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (202) info@nleomf.org Concerns of Police Survivors (573) cops@nationalcops.org Fraternal Order of Police Honor Guard Information (202) justin@nleomf.org National Association of Police Organizations (202) Visitors Center Hours and Operations 605 E Street, NW (just west of the Memorial) While you re in Washington, DC, for National Police Week or at any other time of the year make sure you stop by the NLEOMF Visitors Center. In addition to newly updated law enforcement exhibits, including a collection of items left at the Memorial during National Police Week 2006, the Visitors Center gift shop is stocked with a wide range of merchandise that includes many National Police Week commemorative items. National Police Week 2007 Extended Hours of Operation Thursday, May 10, 9 am 5 pm Friday, May 11, 9 am 9 pm Saturday, May 12, 9 am 9 pm Sunday, May 13, 9 am 3 pm and 9 pm 12 Midnight Win NLEOMF Gift Shop Merchandise Monday, May 14, 9 am 9 pm Tuesday, May 15, 9 am 9 pm Wednesday, May 16, 9 am 5 pm Thursday, May 17, 9 am 5 pm Friday, May 18, 9 am 5 pm Complete this coupon and drop it in the drawing box at the NLEOMF Visitors Center, 605 E Street, NW, during National Police Week. One lucky winner will receive a prize package including a 2007 National Police Week ornament, a 2007 NPW Challenge Coin and case, and other valuable items a total value of more than $160. Winner need not be present to win. Drawing will be held on Thursday, May 17. Name: Agency: Address: Phone:

7 A Safe Haven for Survivors Concerns of Police Survivors National Conference National Police Week can be an emotional time for everyone, in particular for the survivors of officers killed in the line of duty and their co-workers. To help these survivors better cope during National Police Week and throughout the year Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) is once again offering a series of seminars in conjunction with National Police Week. During the National Police Survivors Conference, law enforcement survivors from all across the nation will gather for in-depth grief work and issueoriented information sharing. The National Police Survivors Conference is one of the ways in which COPS provides survivors with strength and support. The seminars, which take place on May 14 and May 16, include special sessions for surviving co-workers, significant others, fiancés, and extended family members. Children under the age of 18 can participate in the COPS concerns of police survivors website Kids/Teens Program. Every group of survivors has access to mental health specialists and support from survivors of previous years. While COPS does ask that participants in the Survivors Conference register in advance, the organization makes every effort to accommodate individuals who may need help during National Police Week. In addition to offering programs and services for law enforcement survivors, COPS provides reference materials and guidance for law enforcement agencies. COPS believes that assistance, understanding, compassion, and hope for the future for survivors all begin with a caring, prepared agency. For more information, call (573) or visit Memorial Podcast Now Available While in DC, Take a Guided Walking Tour of the Memorial The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is more than an elegantly designed and moving tribute to America s law enforcement heroes. It is also a treasure trove of law enforcement history. Visitors to the Memorial can now experience some of that architecture and history through a free, self-guided podcast walking tour of the site. Narrated by NLEOMF Chairman and CEO Craig W. Floyd, the podcast covers 17 key elements of the Memorial. These include a description of the central plaza, the reflecting pool, the lion statuary and an overview of the names. The walking tour also features the stories behind some of the names that appear on the Memorial s walls for example, Dallas Police Officer J.D. Tippitt, who died at the hands of Lee Harvey Oswald just hours after The walking tour podcast covers the architectural and historical highlights of the Memorial. the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Other highlights include the first recorded line-of-duty death (New York Officer Isaac Smith, in May 1792), along with the first African-American, first female, and first federal officers killed in the line of duty. And there are special tributes to the 72 officers killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and to the seven correctional officers killed in the Attica Prison riot of September 9, 1971, in upstate New York. For more information about the walking tour, including instructions on how to subscribe to the free podcast, go to www. nleomf.org/thememorial/ walktour.htm. 5

8 News in Brief Officers of the Month Honored The NLEOMF is proud to announce recent recipients of the Officer of the Month award: January 2007: Officer Kevin Trees, Louisville (KY) Metro Police Department. Officer Trees is recognized for his commitment to eradicating drug trafficking and other neighborhood problems, and for his tenacity in overcoming a personal tragedy the partial amputation of a leg following a motorcycle accident to return to the force as a full-time officer. February 2007: K-9 Officer Keith Klopfer, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement. Officer Klopfer and his partner, Blizzard, consistently lead their unit in arrests and other activity. Recently, Officer Klopfer, on his way home to be with his pregnant wife who had gone into labor, still stopped to assist with a serious traffic crash and ensure that help arrived before continuing on. March 2007: Detective Kenneth Robinson, Overland (MO) Police Department. With more than a dozen chief recognition awards Ofc. Kevin Trees Ofc. Keith Klopfer Det. Kenneth Robinson during his career, Detective Robinson has distinguished himself in investigating child abuse, sexual abuse, and juvenile offenses. Instituted in 1996, the Officer of the Month program recognizes and honors active law enforcement officers who distinguish themselves through exempla- ry service. THE FORCE a company that makes clothing and safety equipment for law enforcement has given $300,000 to sponsor the program for three years. For more information or to nominate an officer, call Brian Lacey at (202) or visit TheFund/officerofmonth.htm. NOBLE Pledges Support to the Museum Efforts to build the first-ever National Law Enforcement Museum received another boost in early March, thanks to a $100,000 pledge from the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). We are very excited that, through the National Law Enforcement Museum, the complete story of law enforcement in America will be told, including the unique contributions that African- Americans have made in protecting our communities and advancing the law enforcement profession, said NOBLE National President Jimmie Dotson. NOBLE is one of the founding organizations represented on the NLEOMF s Board of Directors. NOBLE joins a growing list of more than 30 law enforcement organizations that have donated $100,000 or more to the Museum. NLEOMF Golf Classic this November For the eighth year in a row, golfers will be able to show their support for the NLEOMF by participating in the world s largest law enforcement golf event. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Golf Classic will take place November 4-9, 2007, at some of the most sought-after golf courses in Myrtle Beach, SC. Any golfer male or female, with or without a USGA handicap is invited to participate in this exciting golf event, with 100 percent of the proceeds contributed to the NLEOMF. Last year, the Golf Classic raised $87,000, bringing its seven-year total to $254,000. Registration is limited to the first 1,500 golfers who sign up. Learn more by calling (877) or online at Tell Your Story through Officer Roll Call The history of law enforcement cannot be told without telling the stories of the individuals who have served. That is why the NLEOMF created Officer Roll Call as an online community today and, eventually, an important part of the National Law Enforcement Museum when it opens in Officer Roll Call gives law enforcement officers past and present the chance to display their photographs and tell their own personal stories. Visitors to the Museum will be able to search the directory at several interactive computer screens located in the Museum s main concourse. Officer Roll Call will ensure that every officer who has ever served will have the opportunity to create his or her own special place within the Museum. In the meantime, officers can sign up for Officer Roll Call at Call.org. Stay in the Know Get bi-weekly updates on NLEOMF news by subscribing to our e-newsletter. Go to for more details. 6

9 Split-Second Decision Making AIS Sponsors Museum s Use of Force Training Simulator Every day, America s law enforcement officers make split-second, often life-and-death decisions. When the National Law Enforcement Museum opens in 2011, visitors will be able to experience the urgency and stress of those decisions through Advanced Interactive Systems, Inc. s PRISim Judgmental Use of Force Simulator. The $1.2 million partnership between AIS and the Museum will allow visitors to test their decision-making ability in a wide variety of unpredictable situations within the safety of AIS s PRISim simulator. In the Being an Officer Gallery, visitors will experience how police recruits are transformed from average citizens into law enforcement officers. Roughly halfway through their training, most recruits begin to put their newly acquired knowledge into practice, as they train with a variety of weapons. AIS s PRISim Video-Based Judgment Training Simulator provides highly realistic use-of-force training that develops the skills required for personnel armed with both lethal and non-lethal weapons. The PRISim simulator delivers all the hard realities of a real-life operational encounter: the judgment calls, sudden fear, partial understanding, blindside surprises, and eye-blink responses that are all part of the training that prepares trainees for the real world. With the Museum, everyday citizens will be able to experience these same situations and the challenges law enforcement officers face in responding to them. AIS is very pleased to make this contribution as a tribute to the many law enforcement professionals who have made the ultimate sacrifice in fulfilling their duties as police officers, said Ronald Enneking, AIS Executive Vice President. AIS as a company is committed to providing the best possible training for people who risk their lives for us. For more information, visit com. Museum Acquisitions Rare Handcuffs, Eliot Ness Artifact Are Added The National Law Enforcement Museum continues to expand its collection, including the recent addition of a rare pair of 19th Century handcuffs. These handcuffs are referred to as Lilly after their inventor, believed to be either a doctor or a Sergeant in the US Army. All accounts suggest that Lilly went insane later in life and died in a pair of these handcuffs. The rigidity of the cuffs not allowing for shoulder movement suggests they were quite painful to wear. Developed in the early 1860s, the handcuffs gained notoriety when they were used on the conspirators in the President Lincoln assassination while the suspects were held at the Washington Navy Yard in DC shortly after their capture. All of the conspirators were hanged in July 1865, two days after the conclusion of the trial. The Library of Congress holds an extensive Civil War glass negative collection, which includes a number of negatives by Alexander Gardner of the conspirators after their arrest, in which they are shown wearing the Lilly handcuffs. Another recent acquisition is the Museum s first Eliot Ness-related artifact. Most people are familiar with Ness s time in Chicago as an agent of the Treasury Department s Bureau of Prohibition, where he investigated, among others, Al Capone. However, it is not widely known that in 1935, Ness became Director of Public Safety for the City of Cleveland, and was charged with cleaning up the city s police department. The 1936 Cleveland Police Rules and Regulations book that is now part of the collection includes a reminder from Ness to each officer to familiarize himself with the contents of this manual and conduct himself in accordance with its precepts. In addition to this small volume, the Museum owns a first edition of Ness s autobiography, The Untouchables, published posthumously in 1957, and a Lilly handcuffs, ca number of popular-culture items from the TV show by the same name, which starred Robert Stack. The Museum continues to look for objects, documents, images, and oral histories related to law enforcement in the United States. Detailed wish lists of objects, and images, as well as a Potential Donation Form, can be found at htm. Maeve Gaynor, the Museum s Registrar/Collections Manager, will be happy to talk about potential donations. Please contact her before sending anything: (202) or maeve@nleomf.org. Collection of the NLEOM,

10 National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund 400 7th Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID MCLEAN, VA PERMIT NO Directions to Memorial and Visitors Center The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is located on E Street, between 4th and 5th Streets, NW, in Washington, DC. The Memorial is open year-round, 24 hours a day. Parking will not be available to private or police vehicles at the Memorial during National Police Week, but visitors can easily reach the Memorial by Metro subway. Take the Red Line to the Judiciary Square Metro stop, F Street exit. The Memorial sits directly above the Metro. Board of Directors Member Organizations Concerns of Police Survivors Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Fraternal Order of Police Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary International Association of Chiefs of Police International Brotherhood of Police Officers International Union of Police Associations/AFL-CIO National Association of Police Organizations National Black Police Association National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives National Sheriffs Association National Troopers Coalition Police Executive Research Forum Police Foundation United Federation of Police Memorial News is published by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund 8 The Memorial Visitors Center is found at 605 E Street, less than two blocks away from the Memorial. Take advantage of extended Visitors Center hours during National Police Week to come pay us a visit! (See insert for more details.) Craig W. Floyd, Chairman and CEO Kevin P. Morison, Editor (202) kevin@nleomf.org PHOTO CREDITS: Page 3, MUSEUM ENTRANCE: Davis Buckley Architects, Museum Architects, Rendering by Richard Chenoweth/ National Law Enforcement Museum, Page 3, MUSEUM S FIVE GALLERIES: Christopher Chadbourne and Associates, Inc./ National Law Enforcement Museum, 2007.