5 Essential Facts to Know About National Police Week: Honoring Those Who Serve and Protect
The Oberheim Family in Washington D.C. for National Police Week in 2022.
Law enforcement officers play an essential role in our communities, putting themselves in harm's way to protect and serve. National Police Week is a time for us to come together as a nation to honor and remember those officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, as well as to show support and appreciation for those who continue to serve.
Here are the top 5 things you need to know about National Police Week, so that you can join us in celebrating and honoring these brave men and women who keep our communities safe.
National Police Week is observed every year during the week of May 15, which is National Peace Officers Memorial Day. The week was established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962.
National Police Week is dedicated to honoring the brave law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. This includes those who have been killed in the line of duty, as well as those who have died from other causes related to their work, such as illness or injury.
During National Police Week, events are held across the country to honor fallen officers and to show support for those who continue to serve. This includes candlelight vigils, memorial services, and parades.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, located in Washington, D.C., is the nation's monument to law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. During National Police Week, thousands of law enforcement officers and their families visit the memorial to pay their respects.
National Police Week is an opportunity for us to recognize and appreciate the hard work and sacrifices of our law enforcement officers. It's a time for us to come together as a community to honor these brave men and women who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe.
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