

The National Law Enforcement Officers Relief Memorial and Museum has released their June 2021 report on line-of-duty officer deaths. 8 deaths were firearms-related 4 deaths were traffic-related 5 deaths were due to COVID-19 1 death was classified under other causes Those 18 brave officers’ names will be added…
Losing a loved one is a devastating process, no matter if it is expected or not. Meanwhile talking about and planning for death can be uncomfortable and emotional. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has made this uncomfortable process a reality for many Americans. During an emotional time when you should be able to…
The Law Enforcement Officers Relief Fund joins with the Milwaukee Police Association, Local #21, in mourning the loss of Police Officer Charles G. “Chuckie” Irvine, Jr.; Police Officer Michael J. Michalski; and, most recent, Police Officer Mathew J. Rittner. Prior to the loss of “Chuckie” June 7th, 2018 the…
We know that being married to a law enforcement officer (LEO) has its challenges. But how does extended exposure to secondhand stress and trauma affect the children of LEOs? According to a 2002 study led by Rudy Arredondo, law enforcement children “can develop traumatic stress vicariously” through watching and listening…