The Capitol Preservation Board, charged with overseeing the restoration, allocated land just outside the west doors of the capitol building as the site for a new, permanent memorial. Construction of the new ULEM started in 2006. Various sources donated labor and material. A local company conducted construction, granite was mined from Utah canyons, and bronze for the name plaques and statues was fabricated from minerals mined in the state.

On September 6, 2008, the new memorial was dedicated. Today, the names of 147 law enforcement officers cover the ULEM’s wall. Their respective bronze plaques serve as a permanent reminder of their ultimate sacrifice in protecting Utah’s citizens. Just above the plaques is the famous quote from Roman senator Tacitus: “In valor there is hope.”

Each May, the ULEM hosts a memorial service to remember and recognize the invaluable sacrifice of Utah’s fallen peace officers and to add the name(s) of any newly fallen officers from the previous year.

Every August, the ULEM hosts the annual Ride for Fallen Officers, the largest motorcycle ride in Utah. Proceeds support the memorial’s mission. The ride procession is safely led by police motor officers from throughout the state, referred to as “Guardians of the Ride.”

Funding is currently underway for construction of an adjacent memorial to honor Utah’s K9s killed in the line of duty. These dogs, partners to their handlers, are an integral part of law enforcement, and their loss is deeply felt by the police community.