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About National Police Week
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962. Police1's National Police Week special coverage section provides news, articles, photos and videos about National Police Week activities.
National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. Find out why police officers should attend Police Week, learn how to honor the fallen by training the living and read moving words written about the sacrifice made by our fallen officers.
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A full calendar of events were held from May 11-17; here are scenes from this year's commemorative events
This year's vigil was the largest event held in person in three years
"Although I didn't personally know your husbands, wives, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, I knew them," he said
While each memorial is unique to its department and location, they all have one thing in common: to honor officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice
Not only does playing the bagpipes relieve stress, it can also bring a much needed sense of purpose
Police Weekend 2022, hosted by the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum, has a slate of special events and activities honoring law enforcement
It’s not just “a second-hand emotion” when it comes to policing
Police leaders and influencers must be advocates for disabled LEOs, both for those who hope to return to work and those who never will
An award-winning comic book writer has penned a new graphic novel about law enforcement, and is using some of the proceeds to give back
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Even though events will be held in-person in our nation's capital this year, there are still plenty of ways you can virtually observe and participate
A memorial address for Ohio LEOs – Detective Jorge Del Rio and Officer Kaia Grant – is a reminder of the ultimate sacrifices of our police heroes
Symbols and ceremonies are important ways for us to remember fallen LEOs
By quantifying what is happening in rural places, there can be no excuse for failure to train, equip and staff rural police to modern, professional standards
Get your cops to talk about tactics to keep names off the Memorial wall
NLEOMF's Troy Anderson on how the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund works to improve officer safety in the field
A full calendar of events to honor law enforcement personnel will run May 11-17
Of the officers being honored this year, 472 were killed during 2021, the largest number of officers ever added to the memorial in a single year
The program's goal is to decrease factors that injure and kill officers and recognize agencies that have implemented innovative programs
Officers, family members and supporters gathered to recognize and honor 701 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty
Verizon has nearly 30 years of experience partnering with public safety agencies, and when lives are at stake, those on the front lines need a network that’s built right. That’s why we created Verizon Frontline the advanced network and technology for first responders.
About National Police Week
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962. Police1's National Police Week special coverage section provides news, articles, photos and videos about National Police Week activities.
National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. Find out why police officers should attend Police Week, learn how to honor the fallen by training the living and read moving words written about the sacrifice made by our fallen officers.
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