American Police Hall of Fame

Founded in 1967, the mission of the National Association of Chiefs of Police is to support and promote the law enforcement profession. The organization has a multifaceted program service effort including the following: To maintain and perpetuate the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum for the purpose of honoring those officers who have died in the line of duty in the United States of America and its territories and possessions and to house a museum of law enforcement artifacts for public display to promote the law enforcement profession and help develop the public's understanding of the day to day challenges faced by law enforcement professionals. To educate and promote the annual observance of Peace Officers' Week and May 15th, Peace Officers' Memorial Day, to the general public through activities and sponsored programs. To offer assistance to officers and their families who have been disabled in the line of duty. To encourage through the leadership of persons who hold a command law enforcement or security position within the United States and its territories and possessions educational activities and services to upgrade law enforcement and security on a professional level. To publish, distribute and print materials that are relative to law enforcement history, training and services and research material based on studies which may be funded by the organization. To hold meetings and sponsor seminars and conferences for the purpose of education and upgrading those who may supervise agencies in law enforcement at the federal, state, county and local levels as well as private security, as needed. To encourage citizen support for law enforcement, for the establishment of a law enforcement memorial and museum and for honoring those men and women who serve and protect in the community in all levels of government. To help fund or provide resources to law enforcement agencies for crime prevention and/or crime deterrent programs or services for which funds or resources are not readily available to the agency. Every gift makes a difference.