Governor Kristi Noem has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff
at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset today (May 12, 2021) in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. The State of South Dakota will honor fallen law enforcement officers with ceremonies on Wednesday, May 12. The state traditionally recognizes Peace Officers Memorial Day on the Wednesday of Police Week.
Flags at half-staff at the State Capitol Building May 12 will also honor former State Representative Kathryn “Kay” Davis-Sturzenbecher. She served as state representative from 1995 to 2002. Her funeral is May 12 at 10am in Sioux Falls.
Additionally, President Joseph R. Biden has proclaimed Saturday, May 15, 2021, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags are to be flown at half-staff
In honor of National Police Week, Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement.
May 9-15 marks National Police Week, a time to thank law enforcement who selflessly fight on the front lines of injustice and honor the lives of those lost in service and sacrifice. One million of these heroes serve across America..
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Being a member of law enforcement is a dangerous job where no day is routine.
During this week on May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day to thank those who protect our communities and remember those who have paid the ultimate price.
“We’ll have people drop off cookies, we’ll have people drop off lunch, donuts, you know, it’s just all kinds of little things like that just remind the guys that they are appreciated and what we do is important to the community,” said Deputy Chief Eric Eller of the Cadillac Police Department.
President John F. Kennedy started National Police Week in 1962.
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