09/11/2026
Today, we pause to remember the 2,977 people who lost their lives during the attacks of September 11, 2001.
Heroes—both in and out of uniform—ran toward the danger, knowing only that people needed help. Firefighters, police officers, EMTs, military members, and ordinary citizens answered the call to serve, protect, and help others, never knowing what horrors awaited them.
Twenty-five years later, we remember their lives, honor their sacrifice, and recognize the families and loved ones whose lives were forever changed that day.
We should also never forget what the world looked like on September 12, 2001—the camaraderie, the determination, the compassion, and the unity that brought us together. Those qualities are still within us. They are what make our nation, our communities, and the law enforcement profession stronger.