July 12, 2018

Bulletin Honors

Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Memorial

After two of its officers died in the line of duty, the Spotsylvania County, Virginia, Sheriff’s Office embarked on an effort to create a monument to recognize personnel who lost their lives while serving the community. The agency conducted research on other memorials and surveyed employees to determine a final design.

On May 16, 2012, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Memorial was dedicated. Prominently displayed in front of the public safety building, the monument serves as a constant reminder of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.

Photo of the front of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Memorial which includes the symbolic blue badge and rose, the American flag, and the badge of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office.
Photo of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Memorial. The photo depicts the side of the memorial which includes images of a female and male officer kneeling while holding a folded American flag and the engraved names of those who have died in the line of duty between the two officers.

The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin seeks submissions from agencies that wish to have their memorials featured in the magazine’s Bulletin Honors department. Needed materials include a short description, a photograph, and an endorsement from the agency’s ranking officer. Submissions can be e-mailed to leb@fbi.gov or mailed to Editor, FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, FBI Academy, Quantico, VA 22135.