Memorial Guidelines


The Police Hall of Fame and keepers of the Memorial have put into place certain guidelines necessary to maintain the overall appearance and traffic flow of the Memorial. Because there are over 8,600 names engraved, it would be impossible for each officer to have multiple items laid next to their panel. We are the nation’s first and only in-door Law Enforcement Memorial and your help with these guidelines is greatly appreciated and will ensure that we are able to continue to allow items to be placed at the walls.

Pictures: One (1) framed picture may be placed. The maximum frame size allowable is 5” x 7”. The picture may be replaced from time to time but only one (1) is allowed to remain. The Officer’s name and panel number must be written on the back before placement.

Flowers: One (1), two (2) or three (3) single flowers in a small vase no taller than 12”. The only time an exception is made is during Police Memorial Week. All live flowers will be removed after seven (7) days.

Wreaths: No wreaths are allowed for an individual Officer. Only Departments and Agencies may place a wreath within the Memorial and it must relate to their entire department.

Departmental Wreaths: an Agency or Department may place one (1) wreath. Multiple wreaths from a single Agency or Department are not allowed to accumulate. Wreaths shall not be larger than 2’ x 2’. This applies to live or artificial wreaths. Department or Agency wreaths will be placed on the inside circle or wherever is best as determined by the Memorial Keepers. Wreaths will not be placed in front of any Officer panels.

Figurines: Only one (1) per Officer and not more than 6” tall.

Stuffed Animals: Stuffed animals of any size are not allowed to be placed.

Shirts & Hats: No shirts or hats of any size are allowed to be placed.

Cards: Multiple cards may be placed but must be stacked neatly. The Memorial reserves the right to clean out the cards from time to time and move them into the filing system and or storage.

Drawings: Only one (1) drawing may be placed. Drawings may be replaced from time to time but only one drawing is allowed. Drawing size cannot exceed 8 1/2” x 11”.

Etchings: No etchings are allowed to be placed.

Food & Beverage: No food or beverages are allowed to be placed.

Item Limit: Only two (2) items per Officer are allowed to be placed and left on display. These items may be any two (2) of the previously referenced items. Under no circumstance is an item allowed to be taped directly onto the wall(s).

The Memorial Keepers reserve the right to store, file or discard any and all items at anytime without notice. If an item of value is placed at the wall please make sure that it is properly identified. The Memorial Keepers and the Police Hall of Fame and its staff are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Irreplaceable items, family heirlooms or extremely valuable items should never be placed at the wall.

Phone: 321-264-0911
Fax: 321-264-0033