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CORPORATE PARTNER / STERLING CIRCLE ELITE:


Motorola

Recipient of the NLEOMF
2005 Distinguished Service Award

The National Law Enforcement Museum is one step closer to becoming a reality as a result of Motorola, Inc. pledging a $3 million sponsorship of the national project. The $3 million sponsorship represents the first major corporate pledge to the Museum. The announcement was made in May during 2004 National Police Week at 16th Annual Candlelight Vigil.

"Motorola has long been a partner to the law enforcement community through innovations that include the first walkie-talkie and the first mobile radio for police cruisers," said Craig W. Floyd, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NLEOMF. "As our first founding partner, they are in a unique position to lead this museum effort from the corporate sector, and they are setting a powerful example that we hope others will follow."

For more than 75 years, Motorola has proven itself a global leader in wireless, broadband and automotive communications technologies and embedded electronic products, and has become a company recognized for its dedication to ethical business practices and pioneering role in important innovations. Motorola's comprehensive portfolio of integrated systems that meets the mission critical needs of the public safety and law enforcement communities.

"Motorola has long been a partner of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial since 1988, and we look forward to helping build this wonderful testament to the brave men and women who protect and serve all of us," said Jim Sarallo, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Motorola's North America Group. "We have enjoyed a partnership with the law enforcement community for over sixty-five years and we are pleased to serve them with mission critical communications vital to the awesome responsibility they take on every day".

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The IACP/Motorola Webber Seavey Award for Quality in Law Enforcement
Sponsored by Motorola and the International Association of Police Chiefs

Quality in police work is a critical factor in the well being and safety of our communities. The IACP/Motorola Webber Seavey Award for Quality in Law Enforcement promotes and recognizes quality performance by agencies around the globe. The award is named after Chief of Police Webber S. Seavey, the first president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Seavey exemplified the dedication to the profession and problem-solving that this award honors. The award is presented annually at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference to agencies that have implemented an innovative project focused on enhancing quality in law enforcement. This award allows agencies to exchange and share ideas and solutions with others public safety agencies.

Brief History
A joint IACP/Motorola committee was formed in 1992 to develop the program. The award was grounded in a desire to continually promote and foster quality within law enforcement. The award would serve three goals: Recognize outstanding quality achievements in law enforcement Promote awareness and understanding of quality as it affects law enforcement Facilitate the sharing of information on successful quality programs With these goals in mind, the program was officially kicked off at the 1992 IACP Annual Conference.


Motorola Volunteers Their Time to Support the NLEOMF

Sporting their yellow MotoCare shirts, on October 18, 19th and 20th, 2006, more than 20 volunteers from Motorola volunteered their time at the NLEOMF offices. Demonstrating Motorola's ongoing support of the Memorial Fund, the volunteer's jobs included working at the Visitor's Center and assisting the research department. The volunteers came as part of Motorola's Global Community Service Day, during which Motorola employees worldwide volunteered to support their local communities. Michael Kennedy, Vice President of Senior Vice President and Director of Global Government Relations and John Lyons, Director of Government Relations, organized the event for Motorola in Washington DC. We are grateful for their time and support of our organization.


Motorola Volunteers with Chairman Craig Floyd, NLEOMF, and Michael Kennedy, Motorola


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