2023 National LEO Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced

by
posted on January 10, 2023
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
LEO Hall Of Fame Logo F

The National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the selection of the 2023 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony inductees. Judges received scores of nominations detailing outstanding performance by law-enforcement professionals throughout the United States, and nine were recently selected for induction during this year’s event.

The inductees of the 2023 National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame Awards are:

Career Achievement Award

Tony Godwin, Garland (TX) Police Department

Courage in Service Award

Alec Iurato, Bristol, (CT) Police Department

Distinguished Service Award

Lindsay Dozier, Fresno (CA) Police Department

Distinguished Service Award

Maurice Edwards, Alexandria (VA) Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Distinguished Service Award

Dr. Jonathan B. Flores, Alton (TX) Police Department

Founder’s Award

Mike Troendle, Toledo (OH) Police Department

Lifetime Law Enforcement Trainer Award

Dr. William Lewinski, Des Plaines (IL) Force Science

Never Forgotten Award

Todd Grossgebauer, Riverton (UT) Police Department

Scherer-Remsberg Lifetime Achievement Award

Sheryl McCollum, Peachtree City (GA), Cold Case Investigative Institute and Hapeville Police Department

Founded in 2017 by Megan Stockburger and Adam Davenport, the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame was created to spotlight officers who embody the best in service, valor, courage and duty. “It brings us great joy to highlight the courageous men and women in law enforcement” said Stockburger. “It is important that we shine a light on a side of law enforcement that we often do not get to hear about.”

“The amount of nominees from over 39 states proves how much this recognition is needed for these officers,” added Davenport. “We owe them a huge debt of gratitude for standing the line between good and evil on our behalf.”

The 2023 Inauguration Dinner will be held on March 30 from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. EST at The Marriott Renaissance downtown Toledo, Ohio. For information on tickets, sponsorship opportunities and upcoming nomination opportunities, please visit nationalleohalloffame.com or contact Megan Stockburger at: (419) 509-3085, [email protected] or Adam Davenport at: (419) 262-5548, [email protected].

Latest

Match Ready M1 Garand 1
Match Ready M1 Garand 1

Making a Match-Ready M1 Garand

For decades, fans of the M1 Garand have gone to Camp Perry to shoot the John C. Garand match, a test of their shooting skills and rifles. Here, one M1 Garand enthusiast prepares his rifle and ammo for the shoot.

Will the USPS Allow Handguns to Be Mailed?

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on April 2, 2026, published a proposed rule that would permit the mailing of lawful handguns through the U.S. mail for the first time in nearly a century.

The Trijicon AccuPoint 1-8x24 mm: A Flexible Optic for Dangerous Game Hunting

Trijicon is probably best known for its military and law-enforcement optics, but the company is also serious about its commercial line of riflescopes designed for hunting.

U.S. Army Bases Will No Longer Be Gun-Free Zones

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced this week that U.S. Army bases will no longer be gun-free zones.

Gun of the Week: CZ Shadow 2 Carry

One of the latest concealed-carry handguns to hit the consumer market is the CZ's Shadow 2 Carry. Watch our "Gun of the Week" episode to see the details of this carry-oriented design.

The Armed Citizen® April 3, 2026

Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.