
Reps. Scalise, Stauber: Peace Officers Memorial Day – In National Police Week, remember and say thanks
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Our police officers, and their families, make incredible sacrifices so that we are able to work, live, and raise our families in the safest communities possible.
In 1962, President Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as "Peace Officers Memorial Day", and the week in which May 15th falls as "Police Week." Before COVID-19, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from across the country would travel to our nation’s capital and participate in several events that were designed to honor their brothers and sisters in blue who made the supreme sacrifice when keeping their fellow citizens safe. In 2021, as of today, there have been 125 police officers nationwide who have died in the line of duty, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page. These officers, and their families, remain in our prayers. We will never forget these heroes.More Related News