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The Story Behind the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Craig Floyd spent 34 years building America's most sacred tribute to fallen law enforcement officers, transforming a simple idea into the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum that honors nearly 25,000 heroes.

"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer Scot S. Lewis
In a bizarre and tragic circumstance, a Washington, D.C., police officer was shot and killed while trying to assist a deaf motorist who needed help.

Left for Dead: The Park Ranger Who Was Shot Nine Times And Fired Back
Utah State Park Ranger Brody Young was ambushed and shot nine times while patrolling a remote trailhead. He could have given up but, instead, chose to fight back.

2025 National Police Week Highlights
This year, during National Police Week, thousands of officers, survivors of the fallen and citizen supporters came to Washington, D.C., to honor the men and women who serve and protect our nation.

"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Four Police Officers Gunned Down in Cold Blood
Four police officers were in a coffee shop in Pierce County, Washington, preparing for their shift when a gunman walked in and opened fire--killing them simply because they were cops.

In Honor of National Police Week, Craig Floyd Interviewed on “Frontlines of Freedom” Podcast
In honor of National Police Officers Week, we speak with Craig Floyd at Citizens Behind the Badge.

"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of NYPD Officer Edward "Eddie" Byrne
The brutal assassination in 1988 of a 22-year-old New York City police officer while he was sitting in a marked patrol car became the turning point in our nation's war on drugs.

Heroes Behind the Badge: "We Ride For Those Who Died" | The Police Unity Tour's Remarkable Journey
When law enforcement officers make the ultimate sacrifice, the Police Unity Tour ensures they are never forgotten.

A Father and Son Were Killed in the Line of Duty on the Same Day 26 Years Apart
In 2015, the stories of the Davis family and a 10-year-old girl named Savannah Solis were important and much needed reminders at a troubling time of law enforcement's worth to our nation.

"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of U.S. Secret Service Agent William Craig
William "Big Bill" Craig was the first Secret Service agent ever to die in the line of duty protecting the president.

Part 2: Beyond the Presidential Protection Detail - Tim McCarthy's Law Enforcement Journey
Law enforcement careers demand sacrifice that extends far beyond a single moment of heroism. In this compelling conclusion to our interview with Tim McCarthy, the Secret Service agent who took a bullet for President Reagan, we explore his remarkable 50-year career spanning federal protection and local policing.

"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Franklin Township (NJ) Police Sgt. Ippolito "Lee" Gonzalez
A cold-blooded killer was released from prison after just 15 years--a few months later he murdered a police sergeant with 20 years of distinguished service.

Secret Service Agent Tim McCarthy - The Man Who Took a Bullet for President Reagan
When bullets rang out at the Washington Hilton on March 30, 1981, Secret Service Agent Tim McCarthy made the split-second decision that defines the ultimate sacrifice

"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of two D.C. MPD Police Officers: Clifton Rife II and Oliver Wendell Smith Jr.
Law enforcement officers are sometimes at risk even while off-duty.

"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Cortez (CO) Patrolman Dale Claxton
At the age of 42, Dale Claxton wanted to do something more meaningful with his life; so he became a police officer. He had finally found his calling, but it all ended three years later.

The Healing Power of Police Week: A Family's Journey After Line-of-Duty Death (Part 2)
When an officer falls, the badge never forgets.

"I'm Going to Kill That Cop": A Police Officer's Final Traffic Stop (Part 1)
Every traffic stop could be an officer's last. Officer Harold Vitale of the Saugus Police Department made the ultimate sacrifice on June 18, 1985, when what should have been a routine stop turned deadly in seconds.

"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Muncie (IN) Patrolman Gregg Winters
After her husband was shot and killed in his patrol car by a drunk with nothing but excuses, Molly Winters dedicated herself to raising her two sons and helping other survivors of the fallen.

Wildlife Officer vs. Cop Killers: The Heroic Showdown That Saved Lives Behind the Badge
When evil hunts, heroes respond. Wildlife Officer Mike Neal's split-second decision to ram his truck into cop-killers from the Sovereign Citizen Movement saved lives and ended a deadly rampage in West Memphis, Arkansas.

"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Fond du Lac (WI) Patrol Officer Craig Birkholz
He survived military deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq, but this U.S. Army veteran was killed fighting another battle on the streets of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.