The Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial will be consist of a curved, three wall panel and be sited facing the access road to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center and State Patrol Academy in Grand Island, Nebraska. Its curve will hug the west side of the Training Center complex. The primary material, black absolute granite, was chosen both for its longevity and its beauty. This particular stone is easy to maintain and will impart dignity and a feeling of permanence to the Memorial. The engraved names will be spread over these walls and printed key, as well as tracing paper and a soft pencil, will be provided to visitors who wish to make a rubbing.
 
At the Memorial the thin blue line, which is often referred to in law enforcement, will be represented by a line of blue limestone embedded into the pavers that make up the walkway.
 
A flag plaza, paved in cement, will separate the Memorial from the parking area. Landscaping will consist of native trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowers and will echo that which that already enhances the entire complex.
 
The Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center has welcomed the Memorial and has offered much assistance and support from the beginning stages. Its staff will provide regular cleaning, snow removal, and landscaping maintenance.

Why Grand Island?

Located outside downtown Grand Island, the site is home to the state's primary training center for many branches of law enforcement, the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center and State Patrol Academy. It is here that men and women learn the skills and protocol that will accompany them throughout their careers in law enforcement. The Memorial will be more than a static, granite symbol, but rather is designed to be a gathering place for survivors and friends, a place where people can heal.
 
Law enforcement officers are the front line in the fight for civil order and the rule of law. The Memorial will honor the sacrifices of those still on the job, as well. Its location will serve as a sobering reminder to law officers-in-training, of the importance of their profession.

Making it Happen

Planning for the Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial began several years ago, and two companies have been with us throughout, helping to shape the design and working with us to make it a reality. Our many thanks to Davis Design, for their planning of the Memorial, and to Kingery Construction, who has helped with planning and will construct the Memorial.

Davis Design www.davisdesign.com

Kingery Construction www.kccobuilders.com