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Not every act of service makes the news. Some show up in the steady, everyday work of doing the job right for years—training the next generation, building trust in the community, holding the line when it wasn't easy. That's what the Distinguished Service Award is for.

Nominations for the 2027 National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame class are open through October 31. Who comes to mind? Link below to nominate them.

Wet pavement, rubble, long shifts. Your feet take everything. LOWA boots use advanced waterproof membranes and reinforced materials to keep you dry, supported, and stable—so you stay focused on the job. Higher-cut versions lock your ankle; mid-height options offer agility.

Different missions, same commitment to durability.https://www.galls.com/blog/tactical-footwear/station-to-scene-how-lowa-boots-perform-under-pressure

If someone on your team or in your life is carrying something, the number that tends to actually get used is one answered by people who've done the job. COPLINE (1-800-267-5463) is staffed by retired officers, available 24/7, confidential. Not a poster — a real person on the other end who understands.

Dr. Trevor Wilkins - Thin Line Counseling lays out more of what departments can build in the full post here: https://www.galls.com/blog/newsroom/how-to-close-the-gap-in-first-responder-mental-health-support

We want to celebrate the 2026 GALLS P.R.O.U.D. Award winners—incredible teammates who show up with integrity, deliver when it counts, and lift everyone around them.

P: People First – Adam Gilley
R: Results Achieved – Brittany Jordan & Shaun Richardson
O: Own It Every Day – Brenda Kennett & Misty Clark
U: Urgency with Discipline – Beverly Brooks
D: Do It Right for Our Customers and Employees – Kionna Higgins & Haylee Norcross

And our Hall of Fame Award went to Katherine Pesik, a reflection of her sustained excellence and leadership.

Congratulations to all the winners. Your contributions matter to every first responder we serve.

Behind every K9 unit is a partnership built on years of training and trust. The National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame's K9 Award recognizes exactly that—the teams whose work has made a real difference for their departments.

GALLS is proud to sponsor the Hall of Fame as a presenting sponsor. If you know a K9 team that deserves recognition, nominations for the 2027 class are open through October 31 at https://www.nationalleohalloffame.com/nominate.

Long Island Training Day is almost here! September 27, Nassau County Fire Service Academy.

A full day of live fire training with HEN Nozzles and Nassau.

RSVP: https://www.hentechnologies.com/event-details/long-island-training-day

We're saying thank you to the police officers in our community today. Officers who show up ready, who handle situations that demand calm and judgment, who do work that's often difficult and doesn't always get acknowledged.

Police officers work in conditions that most people never experience. They make decisions that carry real weight. That deserves recognition. If you know an officer, thank them.