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Remembering Our Fallen Agents
Criminal Investigations
President John F. Kennedy signed a Presidential
Proclamation in 1962, that set aside May 15 as National Peace Officers' Memorial
Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. EPA honors three Special Agents, who
gave their lives carrying out their duties to protect the environment. These
agents were members of EPA's Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training's,
Criminal Investigation Division.
2009
Special Agent Tim Fidel's name will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, in Washington D.C. The dedication ceremony will be held on May 13, 2009.
The National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund website offers more
information on National Police Week and scheduled activities. 
These three exceptional individuals made the ultimate sacrifice to protect
our nation's land, water and air; and citizens from those who would
violate the law.
In 2008, the Assistant Adminstrator for the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance helped dedicate a plaque honoring the three EPA Special Agents who died will on active duty. The plaque is on display in the Headquarters office of the Criminal Enforcement program.
"Law enforcement is a special calling...
and the Agency relies on EPA's criminal agents to deal with the toughest cases
and suspects." said EPA's Assistant Administrator Granta Y. Nakayama, "We
will not forget their contributions."
Assistant Administrator Nakayama with Criminal Investigation Division Director Barnes during the dedication of the Memorial Plaque on May 12, 2008.