DPSST Memorials

Every May, the Oregon Fallen Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony recognizes all of the Oregon Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty.  The memorial is located in Salem, Oregon at the Oregon Public Safety Academy.  

  

To date more than 180 line of duty deaths have been approved for the memorial wall from as far back as the 1860's.  The memorial honors all aspects of Oregon law enforcement service including city, county, and state police officers; county and state corrections officers; parole and probation officers; and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agents and officers.  

The construction of the memorial was completed and dedicated on May 15, 2000.  It was moved to the new academy in Salem and rededicated during the annual ceremony May 11, 2006. 

The Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Trust Fund 501(c)3 is honored to host the annual memorial ceremony that is held on the first Tuesday of every May. 

Every September, the Oregon Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Ceremony recognizes all of the Oregon Fire Fighters who have died in the Line-of-Duty.  The memorial is located in Salem, Oregon at the Oregon Public Safety Academy. 

  

To date 169 Line-of-Duty-Deaths have been approved for the memorial wall from as far back as 1881.  The submissions include every aspect of the fire service including career, volunteer, wildland, and structural fire fighters; chief officers, company officers, engineers, and fire fighters. 

The construction of the memorial was completed and dedicated on September 9, 2006.  

The Oregon Fire Service Honor Guard has volunteered to serve as the conduit for the annual memorial ceremony that is held on the third Thursday of every September. 

Please visit our Oregon Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial here.