September 20, 2007

As plans for the first-ever National Law Enforcement Museum continue to move forward, the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) has stepped to the plate to support the Museum's fundraising campaign, called "A Matter of Honor." Appearing before NAPO's 29th Annual Convention in Chicago in August, NLEOMF Chairman and CEO Craig W. Floyd thanked the organization for its generosity and encouraged even more members to get involved in helping to build the historic Museum in Washington, DC.

"NAPO's leaders-including President Thomas Nee, Executive Director William Johnson, and all of the officers and directors-have been out vigorously promoting the Museum on a national level," Mr. Floyd said. "Their efforts have certainly translated into strong support at the state and local levels."

Mr. Floyd reported that 17 NAPO groups have contributed a total of $1,361,850 to the "A Matter of Honor" campaign. He offered special thanks to the nine NAPO groups that have donated $100,000 or more:

• Patrolmen's Benevolent Association of New York City
• Boston Police Patrolmen's Association
• Detectives' Endowment Association of New York City
• International Brotherhood of Police Officers
• Las Vegas Police Protective Association
• Los Angeles Police Protective League
• Phoenix Law Enforcement Association
• Port Authority Police Benevolent Association of New York and New Jersy
• New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association

"I realize every group cannot give $100,000, but I hope you will consider doing whatever you can afford," Mr. Floyd told the NAPO Convention. "My personal goal is to have every law enforcement organization in the country invested in this historic and long-overdue project," he added.

To date, the "A Matter of Honor" campaign has collected more than $31 million toward its overall goal of $80 million. Nearly one-third of that total — approximately $10 million — has been donated by law enforcement officers and organizations.

Groundbreaking for the National Law Enforcement Museumisscheduled to take place in 2008. The Museum is expected to open in 2011. For more information and a virtual tour, visit www.LawEnforcementMuseum.org. To make a donation, call toll-free 1-866-446-NLEM (446-6536).

Law enforcement organizations interested in discussing contributions to the Museum should contact the Development Division, Law Enforcement Relations staff: John Shanks, at john@nleomf.org or 202.737.8529, or Ashley Geisen, at ashley@nleomf.org or 202.737.8538.

To schedule an interview with NLEOMF Chairman Craig W. Floyd, contact Kevin Morison, kevin@nleomf.org.