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May 2025
40th Annual Maryland’s Fallen Heroes Day Ceremony
Fallen Heroes Day honors Maryland Police, Firefighter's, and Emergency Medical/Rescue personnel who have died in the line of duty. Dulaney Valley invites you to join us on Friday May 2, 2025, to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty, support their survivors, and thank our fallen heroes who risked their lives to ensure our safety. Fallen Heroes Day is the only statewide ceremony that recognizes all branches of the Public Safety Community. In 1986, on the…
Find out more »NPW ~ Early Arrival Day
Early Arrival Day Arriving on this day will give survivors and law enforcement officers an extra day to get checked in to their hotels and prepare for the week ahead. Shuttles will only run from Reagan National Airport (DCA) to your C.O.P.S. Hotel. Transportation from the airport is provided to those who have both pre-registered with C.O.P.S. and will be staying at a C.O.P.S. hotel.
Find out more »National Police Week 2025
Registration is now open! Please visit https://www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/aboutnpw for registration and additional schedule details.
Find out more »NPW ~ Official Arrival Day / LEU & Police Unity Tour Arrivals
Official Arrival Arriving on this day will give survivors and law enforcement officers the day to get checked in to their hotels and prepare for the weekend ahead. Shuttles will only run from Reagan National Airport (DCA) to your C.O.P.S. Hotel. Transportation is provided to those who have both pre-registered with C.O.P.S. and will be staying at a C.O.P.S. hotel. ALSO ON MAY 12th: Law Enforcement United ~ Law enforcement officers (active and retired) and survivors who have made it…
Find out more »NPW ~ 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil
8:00PM ~ National Mall, Washington DC (Between 7th and 4th Streets.) Each year on May 13, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund presents its annual Candlelight Vigil - a signature event of National Police Week in Washington, D.C. During the Candlelight Vigil, fallen officers whose names were engraved on the Memorial Wall in 2025 are formally dedicated. The Candlelight Vigil, held on the National Mall, includes the lighting of candles, reading of names, remarks by dignitaries, and musical tributes…
Find out more »NPW ~ National Police Survivors Conference
National Police Survivors’ Conference The National Police Survivors' Conference provides surviving family members and co-workers the opportunity to find support and understanding from other survivors, talk with mental health professionals, and attend seminar sessions that will help them and their family address their grief. Conference attendees leave National Police Week and with a greater understanding of the grief process and the support available through C.O.P.S.
Find out more »C.O.P.S. ~ Blue Honor Gala
Blue Honor Gala C.O.P.S. invites you to take part in theC.O.P.S. Blue Honor Gala on the evening of May 14th. This formal event brings together law enforcement, survivors and peer supporters to honor and celebrate our heroes. Blue or black formal/semi-formal attire is expected, as a tribute to our fallen heroes. Uniforms are acceptable. Tickets are $150.00 per person. https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E351293&id=79 All attendee names must be submitted to the C.O.P.S. National Office by April 21, 2025. Please note, we do not…
Find out more »NPW ~ National Peace Officers Memorial Service
National Peace Officers' Memorial Service National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, which is organized by the Fraternal Order of Police and its Auxiliary, will be held on May 15th, to honor those officers who are to be honored in 2025. Bus transportation to and from this event leaves from C.O.P.S. hotels only. One member from each family should plan on attending an informational meeting held by the Fraternal Order of Police & Auxiliary on the events of the National Peace Officers’…
Find out more »NPW ~ National Police Survivors’ Conference (Day 2)
National Police Survivors’ Conference The National Police Survivors’ Conference provides surviving family members and co-workers the opportunity to find support and understanding from other survivors, talk with mental health professionals, and attend seminar sessions that will help them and their family address their grief. Conference attendees leave National Police Week and with a greater understanding of the grief process and the support available through C.O.P.S
Find out more »C.O.P.S. ~ Blue Family BBQ
Blue Family BBQ C.O.P.S. hosts the Blue Family BBQ giving survivors the chance to relax, listen to music, dance and enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner. There will be activities for the entire family including bounce houses, Critters for C.O.P.S. Kids, temporary tattoos, photo booth, and more. There is something for EVERYONE to enjoy!
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