2016
The deadline to submit applications for the Carl Parsell Scholarship is fast approaching and this year applicants stand an even better chance of winning.
Due to an increase in funds raised because of the excellent turnout at the 2015 Annual Carl Parsell Golf Outing, MAP will be offering up to three scholarships this year to family members of union members. In years past, MAP has offered up to two $2,500 scholarships based on funds raised.
Interested applicants should complete the application form and submit it no later than March 1, 2016 to be considered for the 2016-2017 school year. For more information, read the complete scholarship application instructions.
Good luck applicants!
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the premier law enforcement agency tasked with securing our nation’s borders while facilitating legitimate travel and trade. CBP is the largest law enforcement component in the Department of Homeland Security and is currently hiring Border Patrol Agents. This position has many openings along the southwest border. To learn more about this position or submit your application, please follow the link to the https://www.usajobs.gov
A career with CBP offers the full range of Federal benefits including health and life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and retirement. In addition, CBP may offer some candidates the added incentive of student loan repayment.
All positions require U.S. citizenship and the successful completion of a full background investigation and polygraph.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• Be between the ages of 18 and 37 (age waiver for qualified veterans)
• Be a U.S. citizen and a resident for the past three years
• Have a valid state driver’s license
• Pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph test, medical examination, fitness test and drug test
Individuals looking for important and rewarding work and an opportunity to serve their country are encouraged to consider career opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. To learn more about CBP, please visit www.cbp.gov/careers
Applications will be accepted for this position until March 7, 2016. For additional information not found on the above links, please contact Brett Laug, DTM Pre-Employment Activities,at
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, National Police Week. Listed below are the events planned at the national level in Washington D.C. as well as Michigan's Peace Officers' Candlelight Memorial Service, honoring those who died in the line of duty. Because National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day, May 15, 2016 falls on a Sunday, some events will take place before the official dates of police week in 2016.
May 2 – Michigan
Monday, May 2: 23rd Annual Michigan Peace Officers’ Candlelight Memorial Service – 7 p.m. east steps of Lansing State Capitol, 100 North Capitol Avenue. Contact Denise Scarbrough, Michigan Concerns of Police Survivors President, at (877) 464-2677 or email
May 15-21 — Washington D.C.
Tuesday, May 3: 21st Annual Blue Mass – 12:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 619 Tenth Street, NW (10th & G Streets). Call (202) 347-2713 or visit www.saintpatrickdc.org/bluemass.shtml
Saturday, May 7: Corrections 25th Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony — 10 a.m.-noon at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Honoring Corrections Personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Ceremony followed by an Honor Guard Competition. www.mwcog.org or call (202) 962-3200.
Sunday, May 8: 21st Annual Law Ride & Wreath Laying Ceremony — Line up begins at 8 a.m. with kick stands up at 10 a.m. from RFK Stadium parking lot #8, 19th and East Capitol St., NE to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial for wreath laying and presentations 11 a.m. www.lawride.com or email JD Perkins at
Monday, May 9: 37th Annual Washington Area Law Enforcement Memorial Service — 11 a.m. in front of the Memorial Fountain, 300 Indiana Ave., NW. Those interested in volunteering or attending the service, email Patty Sucato at
Tuesday, May 10–16: National Police Week Retail Center — opens 10 a.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and 9 a.m. Thursday-Monday, 309 E Street (Corner of 4th and E Streets, NW - Fellowship Hall of First Trinity Lutheran Church), one block from the Memorial. www.nleomf.org/programs/policeweek/
Thursday, May 12: Police Unity Tour Arrival Ceremony – 2 p.m. (Location to be determined due to construction for the National Law Enforcement Museum) Email Jimmy Waldron at
- National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) Legislative Seminar – 9 a.m. JW Marriott Hotel, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Advanced registration. Contact Elizabeth Loranger at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (703) 549-0775. - Philly to D.C. Memorial Run – Depart 8:30 a.m. from Philadelphia Navy Yard. Arrival at noon May 14 at the center of National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial off of F Street. Run to honor fallen officers. Contact Jim Harrity at (610) 633-2685 or Tim Hoagland at (609) 929-1626.
Friday, May 13: 28th Annual Candlelight Vigil – 8 p.m. on the National Mall, located at Jefferson and 4th Streets, North West. (Four blocks west of the U.S. Capitol building.) (202) 737-3400. A reading of the newly engraved names immediately follows ceremony. Register to watch the live Vigil webcast on May 13. Check back for updates http://www.nleomf.org/programs/policeweek/
- National Police Challenge 50K Relay — 8:15-11:30 a.m. U.S. Secret Service Training Center, Laurel, MD. Proceeds benefits Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and H.E.R.O.E.S. Contact Dierdre Henry, Race Director at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.npc50.org/race/
The Detroit Tigers and Major League Baseball have teamed up with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund to show their appreciation for Michigan law enforcement officers, corrections officers, public safety and first responders. The Detroit Tigers and the Memorial Fund invite public safety personnel, their friends, family and the general public to the 5th annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit on Monday, May 23, 2016 where the Tigers will play the Phillies at 7:10 p.m.
Discounted ticket packages start at $32.00 and each ticket includes a limited edition Detroit Tigers Law Enforcement Challenge Coin and a $10.00 donation to the National Law Enforcement Museum:
Ticket package includes:
Upper Box Infield, Lower Baseline Box, or Mezzanine ticket
Detroit Tigers/Law Enforcement Challenge Coin
$10 donation to National Law Enforcement Museum
For groups of 15 or more please contact Betsy Bouillon at
Southeast Michigan Project Blue Light Ceremony honors the Fallen Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters of 2016. The ceremony, which will be held 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 2016 in Hazel Park, was organized to remember those from the past and offers support to the survivors. The event features poems, prayer, music and a wreath presentation at which time family or department representative(s) will place a flower in memory of those being honored this year, as well as those who have fallen in the past. Immediately following the service light refreshments will be provided in the church cafeteria by the Parish Altar Society.
Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters are encouraged to attend. The show of support from uniformed personnel is always very touching and adds so much more to the evening. Along with uniformed personnel, local department Honor Guards are also invited. If your department is sending Honor Guard members, please contact Debbie Swofford, Coordinator of Southeast Michigan Project Blue Light at (586) 214-3056 or by email at