September 11th, 2001 rocked America to the core. We will always remember the bravery, strength, and courage the first responders portrayed on that day. On September 11th, please take a moment to honor the 343 heroes who lost their lives. Check out the 9/11 Memorial & Museum website to find a memorial near you.

We love the viral video from HeartThreads that tells the story of a Texas police officer calming down a nervous child. He let the boy sit in his patrol car and gave him a tour of the police department. The best part? That boy wants to be a police officer when he grows up now! Can’t wait to have you as a brother in law enforcement, Jacob! Check out the video here!

Our brothers and sisters in blue may not normally wear capes on the job, but the Austin Police Department did when they dressed up as superheroes at their local children’s medical center. We love sharing what our fellow law enforcement officers are doing in their communities! Check out the PoliceOne.com story and full KXAN video here.

Our country has struggled with the balance of political correctness, maintaining civil rest and protecting those who protect our communities. So far in 2018, too many law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty helping to maintain these principles. Let’s take a moment to remember all of these brave heroes by reviewing the 2018 Honor Roll of Heroes… Click here to learn about them.

This year, from May 13th to May 19th, thousands of police officers, law enforcement professionals, friends, family, and survivors gather in Washington D.C for National Police Week. In 2017 alone, 129 officers were killed in the line of duty. Since 1791, a total of 21,541 officers have lost their lives in the line of duty.One of the most moving ceremonies is the Annual Candlelight Vigil, where the names of fallen officers will be forever etched into the Memorial Wall. Unlike many memorials in Was...

Join us for our 25th Annual Training & Symposium November 2nd - 5th, 2017 Where: Doubletree Hotel Campbell Center 8250 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75206 Schedule: NOV 1 - Golf TournamentNOV 2 - TrainingNOV 3 - TrainingNOV 4 - Gala and Scholarship BanquetNOV 5 - Cowboy v. Chiefs Game Register Now-->

We will gather in remembrance -On the evening of July 7, 2016, the city of Dallas shook as four Dallas Police Officers and one DART Police Officer were fatally shot during an otherwise peaceful march in downtown Dallas. Nine officers and two civilians were also injured throughout the evening. The city rallied together and provided unprecedented support to first-responders and the families affected.Schedules of Events -Throughout Tribute 7/7, the community’s central event of the anniversary, cere...

Join our organization for the 25th annual training and symposium! Where: Doubletree Hotel Campbell Center 8250 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75206 Schedule: NOV 1 - Golf TournamentNOV 2 - TrainingNOV 3 - TrainingNOV 4 - Gala and Scholarship BanquetNOV 5 - Cowboy v. Chiefs Game   Registration $225 Register Now

On July 7, 2016, five police officers were killed and eight police officers were injured in the line of duty in an ambush on the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police, and El Centro College Police. Run For The Blue was founded in response to this attack to support fallen and injured officers and their families.In observance of the one year anniversary of the ambush, Run For The Blue Dallas 2017 will be held on July 8, 2017. In addition to a 5K and 1 Mile run / walk, ceremoni...

Come down Thursday June 15th and join us at Hooters for the 2017 Texas Police Games! Everyone is welcomed, feel free to bring a friend! $25 per person for all you can eat and all you can drink beer!

In 2016, the profession of law enforcement, and our nation, lost 135 police officers in the line of duty. This national figure is the highest it has been since 2001, with nearly half of these brave men and women having been killed in ambush-style attacks; with the remaining being a result of various other incidents, including traffic-related accidents and suffering heart attacks on the job. This May marks the 55th year, in which thousands of police officers, law enforcement professionals, friend...

May 2017 marks the 55th year by which our nation will pay tribute to the men and women of our local, state and federal peace officers. National Police Week is an annual event, conceived from “Police Day”, which was created in 1962, when President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation, designating May 15 as a time in which our nation would pause, gather, and most of all, to remember, those brave men and women who gave their final breath for the sake of justice. In the years and decades to follow,...

Law enforcement officers are people like you and me who want to make a difference. Serving the communities that we all share is just a part of what these humble heroes do. Standing up for those who can not stand up for themselves is just in their blood. Despite the dangers, they proudly put on their uniforms and badges every day, for us.National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day has become a day for us to unite as a community and to honor those who have given their lives to protect us, our families a...

Most of us get up in the morning. go about our days and never think about our local law enforcement officers, unless we hear another negative story on the news.  There is a perception that there are a lot of bad cops out there.  However the reality is that 99.1% of Law Enforcement officers are NOT accused of any misconduct of any kind.    In 2015, 965 civilians were fatally shot by officers, this kind of situation gets the media’s attention, understandably. However, it is imp...

Our hearts go out to all the families that were killed in last Sunday nights tornado that struck several states including Van, Texas. Everywhere communities are coming together to help identify those who have lost their lives. The Garland Police Department was able to confirm that David Tapley who lost his life on Sunday night was a retired lieutenant of the Garland Police Department. He retired in 2006 after serving 22 years on the force.David and his wife, Brenda, lived in Van, TX about an hou...

The Dallas Police Association (DPA) would like to thank the Dallas Cowboys Football Club and the Jerry Jones family for their law enforcement tribute ceremony prior to the playoff game last month against the Detroit Lions. The Dallas Cowboys’ pregame ceremony featured 200 police officers from several local agencies dressed in Class A uniforms entering the field holding a large American flag during the presentation of the national anthem.The officers received a loud and emotional ovation from the...

On December 9, 2014 we held our annual Christmas Party and Toy Drive. We raised money to buy toys for less-fortunate kids. This year we hope to give toys to 800 kids. On December 16 and 17, 2014 we held our toy giveaway. During this two day event, we gave away over 500 toys to very appreciative kids from the City of Dallas. We will continue to give away toys until we meet or exceed our goal of 800! See our Facebook and Twitter accounts for pictures. Thank you, NLLEO Board   Click Here to Vi...

Officer told superiors he became concerned for his safety as soon as he saw the odd way the man was lying on the ground in a park By M.L. JohnsonAssociated Press (AP Image) MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee police officer fired after fatally shooting a mentally ill man told superiors he became concerned about his safety as soon as he saw the odd way the man was lying on the ground in a downtown park, according to documents released Thursday.Police Chief Edward Flynn fired Officer Christopher Manney, 38, o...

By Ryan Hagen, The SunThe police officer association's nearly yearlong truce with the city is over, the union's attorney said Wednesday in a filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.And so it's asking for two actions — one to move along a case they say is languishing in court, the other as a "counterpunch" against a city they allege "pulled the rug out" in the disputed breakdown of a tentative contract agreement.Noting that the city's bankruptcy case is now in its third year and has cost city taxpayers m...

Man serving life in prison for killing a Philadelphia police officer in 1981 has been selected as a commencement speaker at his Vermont alma mater Associated Press FRACKVILLE, Pa. — A man serving life in prison for killing a Philadelphia police officer in 1981 has been selected as a commencement speaker at his Vermont alma mater.Goddard College, a liberal arts college in Plainfield with 600 students, says on its website that Mumia Abu-Jamal's recorded remarks will be played Sunday at a commencem...

For many departments, questions remain about when officers should be allowed to turn off such cameras — especially in cases involving domestic violence or rape victims By Matt PearceLos Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — Scores of law enforcement agencies already use body-worn cameras, and calls for more have only grown across the U.S. after recent cases involving use of force have pitted the word of police officers against angry residents.The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the Los Angeles...

"That is not the society we want. It's not the society that our children deserve." By Darlene SupervilleAssociated Press(AP Image) WASHINGTON — The widespread mistrust of law enforcement that was exposed by the fatal police shooting of an unarmed black man in Missouri exists in too many other communities and is having a corrosive effect on the nation, particularly on its children, President Barack Obama says. He blames the feeling of wariness on persistent racial disparities in the administratio...

Suspect's attorney wants the charge dismissed because he doesn't expect Darren Wilson, who didn't attend the preliminary hearing, to show up in court By Alan Scher ZagierAssociated Press(AP Image)CLAYTON, Mo. — A drug case stemming from an arrest made by the Ferguson police officer who killed an unarmed 18-year-old is on hold while a grand jury reviews the shooting.A judge approved prosecutors' request Monday to send the case involving an arrest by officer Darren Wilson to a St. Louis County gra...

Though there have been many scares about what can happen to children or teenagers on the internet, adults should be safe as well. There is no limit to the amount of risk adults come in contact with such as sexual predators, criminals who are seeking out your personal information on social networking sites, buying habits, frequently used sites, and many others.  Here are some tips to help prevent you from being a target: -Do not share things such as email addresses, usernames and passwords.-...

You can feel so vulnerable during domestic violence situations. Here are some protection tips for you at home while you are still with your abuser, in your car, and with your cell phone. I am also including tips regarding your finances, belongings, and reputation to help you feel more in control. Abuser's want total control over you. If they can't have you, they may try to destroy you in every way possible, or take your life. These protection tips are to help you get through this difficult seaso...

Simple Crime Prevention: Anyone can be a target of even the simplest of crimes. Here are some tips to keep you safe in your everyday life: -Always be aware of your surroundings and who is around you. Take time to observe what people are wearing and what they look like in case you have to describe it later to someone. -Do not leave any items in your car that may be seen as valuable to someone else. Do not give thieves the opportunity. Put valuables in the trunk or cover them so they are not ...