Corrections_Today_July_August_2020_Vol.82_No.4

National Law Museum offers corrections a ‘unique opportunity to connect’ By Robyn Small

I n a special statement to the American Correctional Association, the Washington D.C.– based National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum said, “It cares deeply about current events around the country. We believe that our actions, both individually and collectively can make a difference in our communities. Corrections officers have a unique opportunity to connect with the public and incarcerated communities they serve,” said Robyn Small, spokesperson for the Museum. “To help strengthen these relationships, we have launched the Connecting Communities and Law Enforce- ment National Bulletin Board to learn about programs that are making a positive impact in the community, as well as new initiatives that will bring law and enforcement and communities together.” Small said the Museum encourages “corrections of- ficers to participate in this important program by posting about solution-based programs” that are working as well as share any ideas to make a positive impact within their departments and their communities. “We are enthusiastic about the potential of this safe space we’ve provided for any individual to submit their ideas for ways law enforcement and communities can work together,” said Marcia Ferranto, CEO of the Na- tional Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum. “With a board of directors who each lead critical law enforce- ment organizations, our corporate partners, and our key

academic and civic community members, we are posi- tioned to help bring resources of the American public to fruition with this new virtual venue.” Established in 1984, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to telling the story of American law enforcement and making it safer for those who serve. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial contains the names of 22,217 officers who have died in the line of duty throughout U.S. history. For more information about the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, visit LawMemorial.org. Authorized by Congress in 2000, the 57,000-square- foot National Law Enforcement Museum at the Motorola Solutions Foundation Building tells the story of American law enforcement by providing visitors a “walk in the shoes” experience along with educational journeys, immersive exhibitions, and insightful programs. The Museum is an initiative of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information on the Law Enforcement Museum, visit LawEnforcementMuseum.org.

The bulletin board can be accessed on the LawMemorial.org or LawEnforcementMuseum.org websites.

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