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The Distinguished Service Award is the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's top award. It is presented annually to "an individual or organization who has made an exceptional and lasting contribution to the law enforcement profession." The award is presented every year at the annual Candlelight Vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.
2008
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Steny Hoyer, United States House Majority Leader
The 14-term Maryland Congressman is recognized by the NLEOMF for his long-time support of law enforcement, crime reduction and officer safety. Majority Leader Hoyer is the 13th recipient of the prestigious award, which recognizes individuals or organizations that have made an exceptional and lasting contribution to the law enforcement profession. [Read More]
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2007
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Cynthia Brown, American Police Beat Publisher
The publisher of one of the country's most influential magazines for law enforcement professionals has received the 2007 Distinguished Service Award. Cynthia Brown, who has published American Police Beat for the past 13 years, is the 12th recipient of the prestigious award. [Read More]
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2006
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Former President Bill Clinton
Former President Bill Clinton (center right) received the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's (NLEOMF) highest honor, the "Distinguished Service Award" for his lasting contributions to the law enforcement profession from Craig W. Floyd, NLEOMF Chairman and CEO (center left), U.S. Secret Service Deputy Special Agent in Charge Jeff Irvine (left), and Col. Steve Dozier, Director of the Arkansas State Police (right), Wednesday October 18, 2006 in Washington DC. [Read More]
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2005
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Motorola
For its more than 65 years of outstanding corporate commitment to law enforcement, Motorola was honored as NLEOMF’s Distinguished Service Award recipient. Motorola was instrumental in helping to build the National Law Enforcement Museum. James Sarallo, Senior Vice President of Motorola, accepted the Award. [Read More]
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2004
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The Honorable Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Senator from Colorado
Law enforcement veteran and long-time friend of law enforcement, Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell authored the National Law Enforcement Museum Act, paving the way for the construction of a national Museum to honor and commemorate law enforcement. [Read More]
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2003
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Police Unity Tour
From modest beginnings, the Police Unity Tour has raised more than $2.2 million in support of the Memorial and the Museum. (Far right, Lt. Pat Montoure accepts the award on behalf of the Police Unity Tour.) [Read More]
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2002
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The Honorable George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States
President Bush (center) addresses the audience gathered at the Memorial. [Read More]
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2001
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The United States Mint Police
Dedicated volunteers, friends, and long-term supporters of the Memorial, the U.S. Mint Police earned the NLEOMF’s highest honor (far right, Chief William Daddio accepts the award on behalf of the U.S. Mint Police).
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2000
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The Honorable Janet Reno, Former Attorney General of the United States
From left, former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno with NLEOMF Chairman Craig W. Floyd. [Read More]
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1999
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John Walsh, Host of America's Most Wanted
Law enforcement crusader and ardent supporter of the Memorial and the Museum, John Walsh is nationally known as the host of America’s Most Wanted. For his efforts to ensure the safety of our nation’s law enforcement officers and bring criminals to justice, he received the NLEOMF’s highest honor in 1999.
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1998
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The Honorable Mario Biaggi, Founder of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
Law enforcement veteran and legislator, Mario Biaggi authored the legislation and led the effort to establish the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Accepting the award, he reflected, “It was truly the fulfillment of a dream.” (From left, U.S. Congressman, Mario Biaggi with NLEOMF Chairman Craig W. Floyd)
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1997
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The DuPont Company
DuPont makes the fibers for bullet-resistant vests, and its materials have saved the lives of more than 2,000 officers. DuPont was instrumental in helping to build the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. (From left, Stacey Mobley, Vice President of DuPont with NLEOMF Chairman Craig W. Floyd)
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1996
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The Honorable Claiborne Pell, Honorary Chairman of the NLEOMF
U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell is Honorary Chairman of the NLEOMF. He was the original sponsor of the Senate bill to establish the Memorial, and secured Senate approval to build the Memorial. Of the Memorial, Senator Pell says: “it is a reminder that law enforcement depends, finally, on the men and women who work every day to uphold the law.” (From left, U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell accepts award from NLEOMF Chairman Craig W. Floyd)
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