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🕊️ Today we honor and remember Sergeant Cory Slifko at the National Law Enforcement Memorial Service. Sergeant Cory Slifko served with honor and distinction for 20 years with the @SouthStPaulPD Police Department. A dedicated husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Cory was a driven officer who rose through the ranks, living by the motto “Service Before Self.” He was the kind of cop who excelled in every role, loved his community, and was deeply respected by all who knew him. Behind the badge, Cory carried the invisible wounds of the job — multiple work-related injuries that led to chronic pain and surgeries, along with duty-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. On November 5, 2019, he died by suicide as a result of these cumulative injuries. His loss left behind his loving wife Katie and their two young children. Cory’s story has become a powerful call for greater awareness, mental health support, and expanded benefits for law enforcement officers and their families. Thanks in part to his legacy, important legislation has passed to ensure that officers who suffer the hidden toll of this profession are properly supported. We will never forget Sergeant Slifko’s sacrifice. His service, courage, and commitment to protecting and serving will always be remembered. Never Forgotten. #HonorTheFallen #FOPStrong 🇺🇸 #MNFOP #EndTheStigma #PTSDAwareness #ServiceBeforeSelf #SouthStPaulPD

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FBI’s Minneapolis Field Office honors the memories of fallen law enforcement personnel who have laid down their lives while serving their communities. #NationalPoliceWeek This week, FBI Minneapolis SAC Christopher Dotson, ASAC Benni Jonsson, and ASAC Andrew Knutson attended a memorial ceremony in Hennepin County with local law enforcement leaders, including Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara and Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt.

🚔 Minnesota FOP Proudly Honors Our Own 🚔 We are incredibly proud of Matt Hagen and every Minnesota law enforcement member who volunteers each year to make the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service possible. From setup to execution on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, Minnesotans continue to lead the charge in honoring our fallen heroes with dignity, precision, and heart. Matt’s leadership as Chairman of the National Memorial Committee reflects the very best of Minnesota law enforcement — dedication, service, and brotherhood/sisterhood that never wavers. Thank you, Matt. Thank you to all our Minnesota volunteers. Minnesota doesn’t just show up — we lead. 💙 #MinnesotaFOP #NationalPoliceWeek #HonorTheFallen #BackTheBlue #FOPStrong

Today during Police Week at the U.S. Capitol, members of the Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police had the honor of meeting with Tom Emmer, the House Majority Whip. We’re grateful for his continued support of law enforcement and proud to have the respect of such a key leader in Congress. Thank you, Congressman Emmer! #FOPStrong 🇺🇸 #BackTheBlue #LawAndOrder #MAGA

Today during Police Week at the U.S. Capitol, members of the Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police had the honor of meeting with Congressman Pete Stauber. A career law enforcement officer himself and a strong leader in the House Law Enforcement Caucus, Congressman Stauber continues to stand up for those who protect our communities. We’re proud to have his support and respect. Thank you, @PeteStauber @RepPeteStauber #FOPStrong 🇺🇸 #BackTheBlue #BackTheBadge #LawAndOrder #MAGA

This is why we come together. Not for tradition or formality, but for them. Each name represents a story of service, sacrifice, and a family that endures the loss daily. We gather to honor them and ensure they are never forgotten. 📅 May 15, 2026 🕛 12:00 PM 📍 U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. #HonorTheFallen #PoliceWeek2026 #FallenOfficers #BlueFamily #SacrificeAndService #NationalFOP #PeaceOfficersMemorial #LawEnforcementStrong #NeverForget #StandTogether

This National Police Week, I had the privilege of joining Speaker Johnson and members of law enforcement at the National Law Enforcement Memorial for a wreath-laying ceremony honoring the brave officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. We will never forget their courage, service, and sacrifice.

Law enforcement officers encounter everything from violent crimes to teaching children about community safety. They deserve our respect and support, and this week is a great opportunity to show our appreciation for their work. #BackTheBlue #MN07

At 8pm tonight, thousands of family members, friends, colleagues, and law enforcement supporters will come together to honor the 363 fallen officers during the 38th Candlelight Vigil. Learn more: nleomf.org/memorial/progr… #NationalPoliceWeek #DC #CandlelightVigil

Being a law enforcement officer in a state led by Democrats who constantly work against you is not an easy job. Yet, these officers bravely protect and serve every day. Thank you to all the men and women in blue across Minnesota!

With Police Week upon us, we honor the fallen and reflect on the daily dangers our brothers and sisters in blue face. Thank you to FOP Lake Minnetonka Lodge 6 for highlighting this powerful bodycam footage from the Richfield Police Department. @RichfieldPD 🔗 youtu.be/mx332EjSnag This incident is a sobering reminder of why tactical EMS training, life-saving tools like tourniquets, rapid response, and strong dispatch support are non-negotiable. We applaud the Richfield Police Department for their transparency and leadership in releasing the footage. To all Minnesota law enforcement officers — we see you, we support you, and we’ve got your six. #FOPstrong #BackTheBlue #PoliceWeek #ThinBlueLine #MinnesotaFOP #RichfieldPolice 🇺🇸

🕊️ National Police Week 2026 | Honoring the Fallen at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service This week, as law enforcement officers, families, and supporters gather in Washington, D.C., for National Police Week and the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, we pause to remember every hero who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Every name etched on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial matters. Every life lost protecting our communities leaves a void that can never be filled. But this year, three fallen officers carry special meaning for the State of Minnesota. Detention Deputy Richard Erhardt “Rich” Legler @AnokaCoSheriff Office On the early morning of August 9, 1986, 38-year-old Deputy Legler (a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran with three years on the job) was driving to work at the Anoka County Jail alongside a fellow deputy. On Highway 10 west of Clear Lake, a vehicle pulled alongside and opened fire in a targeted ambush. A rifle round struck Deputy Legler in the left arm behind his uniform patch, piercing his lung. He fought to pull the vehicle over but succumbed to his injuries. The suspect later took his own life. Deputy Legler left behind a wife and family who still feel his absence today. Police Officer Felicia Dee Reilly St. Paul Police Department @sppdmn In March 2010, Officer Reilly responded to a 911 hang-up call at a residence. A suspect attacked her without warning, knocking her to the ground and kicking her repeatedly in the head. The brutal assault caused a severe traumatic brain injury that ended her career and required 15 years of courageous fight. On March 1, 2025, Officer Reilly succumbed to those line-of-duty injuries. She was the first woman in St. Paul Police Department history to die from injuries sustained in the line of duty. Her strength, service, and quiet resilience will never be forgotten. U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Christopher “Chris” Maland @USBPChiefSWB @BPUnion Minnesota Native | Born in Blue Earth A proud son of Minnesota and U.S. Air Force veteran who stood watch at the Pentagon on 9/11, Agent Maland dedicated his life to protecting our nation’s borders. On January 20, 2025, while conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 91 near the Canadian border in Vermont, he was shot and killed in the line of duty. At age 44, he was the first Border Patrol agent killed in over a decade. His remains were escorted home to Minnesota and laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Minnesota will forever claim this hero as our own. These three Minnesota heroes represent the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of law enforcement in our state. We carry their stories with us this week and every day. To their families, friends, and brother and sister officers: you are not alone. Minnesota FOP stands with you. #PoliceWeek2026 #NationalPeaceOfficersMemorial #HonorTheFallen #ThinBlueLine #BackTheBlue #MinnesotaFOP #LEOMF #FOPStrong 🇺🇸 Never forget. Always remember.

Today marks the start of National Police Week. Let us use this time to recognize the officers who have given their lives in the line of duty, as well as those who continue to serve and protect our communities with dedication and courage. #SupportLawEnforcement #ServiceAboveSelf

Our message this National Police Week is clear: The @HouseGOP will ALWAYS back the blue. dailysignal.com/2026/05/11/emm…

🇺🇸 **Honoring a Fallen Hero – Rest in Peace, Agent David “Chris” Maland** 🇺🇸 Minnesota native and U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Christopher “Chris” Maland, 44, was tragically killed in the line of duty on January 20, 2025, while conducting a traffic stop in Vermont. A proud son of Minnesota, Agent Maland made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our nation’s borders. His remains have now been returned home and laid to rest with full military honors at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. We stand in solemn respect for his service, his bravery, and his commitment to duty. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who served alongside him. **Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.** Never Forget. #EndOfWatch #DavidMaland #USBorderPatrol #MinnesotaFOP #FallenHero #FortSnelling #LineOfDuty #BackTheBlue #FOPStrong

🚔 **Police Week 2026 Begins Today in Washington, D.C.** Today marks the start of National Police Week (May 10–16), a time when law enforcement officers, survivors, families, and supporters from across the nation gather in our nation’s capital to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. This year, we proudly join in honoring **St. Paul Police Officer Felicia Reilly**. In 2010, while responding to a 911 hang-up call, Officer Reilly was assaulted—knocked to the ground and violently attacked—sustaining a traumatic brain injury in the line of duty. She fought bravely for nearly 15 years, living with the devastating effects of that injury until her passing on March 1, 2025. Officer Reilly became the first female St. Paul officer to die from injuries sustained on the job. Her courage, dedication, and resilience continue to inspire all who wear the badge. @sppdmn @SPPDFederation Law enforcement officers, survivors, and loved ones are heading to Washington, D.C., to pay tribute to Officer Reilly and the many other heroes remembered on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The **Minnesota FOP** is proud to play a leading role in this year’s events. Our dedicated team of volunteers has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to help organize and support Police Week activities. Minnesota FOP is especially honored to have **two of our law enforcement officers serving on the board of directors** for this important event. We will also be joined by officers from across Minnesota riding with the **Law Enforcement United @LEUTeamMN @LEUnited ** bike riders—an emotional and powerful part of Police Week that brings together riders to honor the fallen. **Key Events This Week:** - **May 13th** – Candlelight Vigil on the National Mall - **May 15th** – Fraternal Order of Police National Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol To all our brothers and sisters traveling to D.C., our volunteers, riders, and everyone supporting from home—thank you. @GLFOP We remember. We honor. We ride. We stand together. **#PoliceWeek2026 #HonorTheFallen #MinnesotaFOP #BackTheBlue #OfficerFeliciaReilly** 🕊️ *Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.*

With heavy hearts, the Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police mourns the sudden and unexpected passing of K-9 Piper of the @RochesterMNPD Police Department. Piper was more than a working dog—she was a dedicated partner to her handler and a beloved member of the RPD family. Her loyalty, courage, and gentle spirit touched everyone around her, and her presence brought strength and comfort to the community she proudly served. Our deepest condolences go out to her handler, the officers of Rochester PD, and all whose lives she brightened. Thank you for your faithful service, sweet Piper. You will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Rest easy, girl. 🐾💙 #FOPStrong 🇺🇸 #K9Piper #RochesterPD #K9Heroes #MinnesotaLawEnforcement

**Congratulations to Burnsville Police on the appointment of Deputy Chief Matt Smith as their new Police Chief!** @BurnsvilleMN @BurnsvillePD The Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police is proud to celebrate this well-deserved promotion. At Police Week 2025, our team worked very closely with the Burnsville Police Department, and Chief Smith stood out as an outstanding leader who truly values his officers and builds strong partnerships. His dedication, professionalism, and consistent support for our members made a lasting impression. We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice made by Officers Paul Elmstrand, Matt Ruge, along with Firefighter Paramedic Adam Finseth. Under Chief Smith’s leadership, we know Burnsville PD will continue to honor their legacy while serving the community with excellence and strength. Congratulations, Chief Smith — we look forward to continuing our strong partnership with you and the entire Burnsville team! Read the full announcement here: kare11.com/article/news/l… #FOPStrong #BackTheBlue #ThinBlueLine #MinnesotaStrong #BurnsvillePD #LawEnforcement #PoliceWeek

BCA agents and crime scene personnel are investigating a use-of-force incident in Max Township. More information will be made available after the preliminary investigation is complete.