The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Philadelphia released the below information yesterday.
PHILADELPHIA — In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney
Jacqueline C. Romero is recognizing the service and sacrifice of federal,
state, local, and Tribal law enforcement.
This year,
National Police Week runs from Saturday, May 11, through Friday, May 17, with
today, May 15, designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
On Tuesday, May
14, U.S. Attorney Romero attended and spoke at a wreath-laying ceremony where
federal partners honored fallen law enforcement officers. Today, her office is
co-hosting a webinar for law enforcement professionals on preventing and
navigating secondary traumatic stress, which can result from difficult
situations frequently encountered on the job.
“Working as a
sworn law enforcement officer means stepping up, and showing up, in situations
that often walk a tightrope between difficult and dangerous. It means
constantly facing the unknown, and putting your life on the line for the public
good,” said U.S. Attorney Romero. “Our nation’s fallen officers, who chose to
pursue public service at almost unbearable cost, deserve our eternal
remembrance and wholehearted thanks.”
In 1962,
President Kennedy issued the first proclamation for Peace Officers Memorial Day
and National Police Week to remember and honor law enforcement officers for
their service and sacrifices. Peace Officers Memorial Day, which every year
falls on May 15, specifically honors law enforcement officers killed or
disabled in the line of duty.
Each year,
during National Police Week, our nation celebrates the contributions of law
enforcement from around the country, recognizing their hard work, dedication,
loyalty and commitment to keeping our communities safe.
“As our country
recognizes National Police Week, the Justice Department joins families and
communities in remembering the members of the law enforcement community who
made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the public,” said Attorney General
Merrick Garland. “Policing is difficult and dangerous, yet time and time again,
law enforcement officers answer the call, showing up for their communities when
they are needed the most. Their devotion to duty is matched only by that
of their loved ones who make daily sacrifices to support them. The Justice
Department is committed to doing everything in our power to help provide our
law enforcement partners with the resources they need to carry out their noble
work on behalf of the public.”
On Monday, May
13, the names of more than 280 officers killed in the line of duty in 2024 who
have been added to the wall at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
were read during a Candlelight Vigil. To view a recording of the livestream of
this event, visit https://nleomf.org/memorial/programs/national-police-week-2024/candlelight-vigil/
To learn more about National Police Week and the virtual candlelight vigil, please visit www.policeweek.org
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