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Best Memorial Day deals for corrections officers

During Memorial Day weekend many retailers kick-off the summer with deals and discounts

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Though Memorial Day is a day to remember America’s fallen soldiers, it is also a weekend to save on clothing, household goods, vacations and lawn and garden equipment.

While Memorial Day is about honoring those who have fallen to protect and serve our country, many retailers take it as an opportunity roll out discounts and deals on clothing, lawn and garden equipment, sporting goods, camping gear, electronics, furniture and more.

Here are some of the best deals we are tracking from top retailers like Yeti, 5.11 Tactical, Amazon, Samsung and many more. Return to this page throughout the weekend as we will continue to update it with top deals and discounts.

Trending Memorial Day Deals and Discounts
Memorial Day weekend sale brings you some of the best deals of the year. Here are a few of the best for home, camp and office.
42% off Power Tool Combo Kit with 2 Batteries and Charger
Up to 42% off on battery-powered outdoor tools
34% off rugged outdoor GPS watch
Take 24% off 2nd gen, noise-canceling airpods
Save 20% on coolers, tumblers and bags
Save up to 30% on camping gear, clothing, and backyard games

theOfficerStore.com

Details: The OfficerStore.com , as well as partner sites theEMSStore.com and theFireStore.com, are offering 10% off to our readers with an exclusive promo code.

Promo code: Use the code MEMORIAL, a Corrections1 exclusive code, May 24-27.

Generac home standby generator

26kW + 200-amp switch unit
  • Powered by natural or LP gas
  • Remote monitoring
  • Whole house protection
  • Engineered and assembled in the USA

Ring Doorbells

Details: Amazon is discounting Ring doorbells, cameras and alarms by up to 44%. These popular home security devices are great for peace of mind for the many nights, weekends and holidays you, as a first responder, spend away from home.

Read more on home security: Police1 columnist Warren Wilson takes a deep dive on home security products and the practical upgrades every first responder can make to enhance their homes protection without overspending.

Top Amazon beauty deals
Look your best on- and off-duty with dozens of beauty deals during the Amazon Memorial Day weekend sale (click the arrow to see all the deals)

Vertx

Details: Vertx is offering 30% off sitewide on bags, packs, clothing and accessories from May 23-28. A few select items, like the GAMUT 2.0 backpack and Ready Pack 2.0 are 60% off.

Promo code: Visit Vertx.com and use the promo code MDS30.


Save 38% on 5-gallon water cooler for rehab area or incident command post
  • Reinforced handles for strength and product longevity
  • Seat-top lid provides sitting surface

Goal Zero

Details: Shop the Goal Zero Summer Kickoff sale - the biggest sale of the year - to save 25% off everything, from battery power storage for home and RV, solar generators and power banks.

Promo code: No code is needed to save 25% on all Goal Zero products.


  • Versatile barbecue cooking
  • Precision temperature control
  • Sturdy and durable
  • Large cooking capacity

Smokin’ Bros Rubs & Seasonings - free shipping

Details: Smokin’ Bros, a corrections officer owned and operated seasoning company, donates a portion of each sale to the CPOF.org. Stock up for a summer of grilling and smoking with free shipping from now until the end of the day Monday on orders of 5 or more (up to 10) of their 16oz shakers.


Finally, here are a few other products to help remember and honor the fallen.

Honor and remember America’s fallen

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