The fund has been established to erect a memorial statue honoring the eighteen (18) members of Law Enforcement who died in the line of duty in Berks County and to render necessary financial assistance to the widows, children and families who are left with little or no support when a law enforcement officer loses their life or is seriously injured in the line of duty. The Board of Directors includes representatives from Berks County Law Enforcement, The Reading Bureau of Police, the Pennsylvania State Police, government, businesses and private citizens.