Relocation of 2027 Induction Ceremony to Lexington, KY — and a Wall of Fame at GALLS® Headquarters
LEXINGTON, Ky., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GALLS®, the nation's leading distributor of uniforms and equipment for public safety professionals, is proud to announce the extension of its title sponsorship of the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame (NLEOHOF) through the year 2030. In conjunction with this renewed commitment, GALLS® and the NLEOHOF are excited to announce the relocation of the annual Induction Ceremony to Lexington, Kentucky, beginning in 2027, as well as the installation of the Wall of Fame at GALLS® corporate headquarters.
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