Happy Holidays to Our First Responders

Merry Christmas to the men and women in law enforcement! Our wish for you is to have a safe and happy holiday season with your family and loved ones, and we thank you for the service you provide to our community.

We support our Law Enforcement Officers | free graphics to download and share

We appreciate our officers! Next time you see one, walk up to them, shake their hand and let them know that you care.

Ways that you can show your appreciation and support of local law enforcement.

Here is the official site for the organization which created
the January 9th "Law Enforcement Appreciation Event" -

http://www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/lead.html

Download the flier on their website here

Manuel's Animated Christmas Lights Display in Elkton, Maryland

A former law enforcement officer puts thousands of hours into this free display with help from a few of the Cecil County Sheriff's Deputies. Located in Elkton, Maryland, this holiday light display runs from December 4th through Christmas night and is a great family event to visit. Thank you to the Cecil County Sheriff's Office for sharing!

A beautiful patriotic light show offers visitors a chance to tune their car radios into a station to hear the sounds of Christmas right in their vehicle. The website states that "During the 31 minute show, you will also enjoy a few songs which have videos displayed on our 12 foot movie screen." Here's a video clip from their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Christmaslightsinelkton/videos/1693427690870355/

YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5P_p_h1Q6k


http://www.cecildaily.com/news/local_news/article_898d08d2-4599-11e2-8236-0019bb2963f4.html

Hours are Monday through Thursday from 6PM - 9:30PM and Friday through Sunday from 6PM till 10PM. Please note that the display does not run in inclement weather due to the sensitive computer equipment. Visit the links below to check on the daily schedule.

For more information visit the following links:
http://christmaslightsinelkton.com
https://www.facebook.com/Christmaslightsinelkton

Officer Noah Leotta | Montgomery County, MD Police Department

Friday 12/11/15: Montgomery County Police pay tribute to Officer Noah Leotta

https://youtu.be/Q02dZJIL9r0

https://youtu.be/f33QJG1qKsA

https://youtu.be/QjhP_rsrFzk

http://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2015/12/montgomery-co-police-pay-tribute-to-officer-who-died-after-being-struck-during-traffic-stop-photos-videos/slide/1/


Update Thursday 12/10/15: Rest in peace, Sir. Our prayers and condolences to Officer Leotta's family, friends, department and all his brothers and sisters in blue. Such a sad loss....

Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta – End of Watch: December 10, 2015

Update Wednesday 12/9/15: A heartbreaking update has been posted on the goheroes.com website. We are devastated to read this. Sending prayers to the family of Officer Leotta and the department.

December 9th, 2015:

Officer Noah Leotta, an Olney native and University of Maryland graduate, remains in critical condition. Police say anyone wishing to send his thoughts and prayers to Leotta and his family can do so at fornoah@montgomerycountymd.gov. People can also mail letters of support to Leotta at the following address:

Officer Noah Leotta
Montgomery County Police Department – 4th District
2300 Randolph Road
Wheaton, Maryland 20902


Shine a Light for Officer Leotta Event
https://www.facebook.com/events/1027921653936921/

Montgomery County Police Department
https://www.facebook.com/mcpnews

http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/rockville/2015/12/07/montgomery-co-officer-hit-car-still-critical-condition/76961290/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/police-officer-in-critical-condition-after-being-hit-by-suspected-drunk-driver/2015/12/04/85f192aa-9aa6-11e5-b499-76cbec161973_story.html

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day | January 9th, 2016

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.) was created by the organization Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), and is observed annually on January 9th.