Emergency responders, elected officials react to shooting death of officer
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Law enforcement agencies, emergency responders and elected officials across the state are voicing their support for the San Luis Obispo Police Department following the shooting death of one of its officers.
The officer was killed and another was injured Monday evening after a shooting at an apartment in San Luis Obispo. The officers were serving a search warrant when they were fired on by a man believed to be Edward Zamora Giron. Girdon was found dead following the incident.
The San Luis Obispo Police Department hosted a press conference Tuesday to shed more light on the shooting. The department identified Detective Luca Benedetti as the officer killed Monday. Another detective, Steve Orozco was treated and released at the hospital. He is expected to make a full recovery.
Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews
May 11, 2021 | 4:05 PM
The annual South Dakota Law Enforcement Memorial Service will be held in Pierre tomorrow morning (May 12) in conjunction with National Law Enforcement Memorial Week.
A motorcade will depart the George S. Mickelson Criminal Justice Center at 8:45am and proceed to the Fallen Officer Memorial located at Capitol Lake. A wreath-laying ceremony will take place there at 9:30am. Lutheran Memorial Church will be hosting this year’s memorial service, which will begin at 10am at the church.
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which the date falls as Police Week. In keeping with this tradition, the South Dakota Fraternal Order of Police, in conjunction with state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies, has held this annual memorial service to honor the 67 Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty in South Dakota.
The President’s Proclamation follows:
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A PROCLAMATION
Every day, we ask a great deal of the men and women of our Nation’s law enforcement agencies; from ensuring public safety, to serving as front-line workers, to responding to incidents involving domestic violence, substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and homelessness, often with limited resources. Every
morning, our Nation’s law enforcement officers pin on a badge and go to work, not knowing what the day will bring, and hoping to come home safely. This year, even as the COVID-19 pandemic took a physical, mental, and emotional toll, our officers, deputies, and troopers demonstrated courage and dedication in continuing to support our communities. As we recognize Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, we honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty, and thank them on behalf of this grateful Nation for their service.
Mayo Clinic in La Crosse to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 11, 2021 10:50 AM Jourdan Vian
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse will honor Peace Officers Memorial Day by lighting its cancer and surgery center on West Avenue in red, white and blue May 15.
Ever May 15, Peace Officers Memorial Day pays tribute to law enforcement officers who have died or been injured in the line of duty. The observance began in 1961 as part of National Police Week.
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Proclamations honor police, EMS and public works employees in Grosse Pointe Woods
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GROSSE POINTE WOODS Several city employees will be recognized for their work this month through proclamations that Grosse Pointe Woods Mayor Art Bryant presented at the May 3 City Council meeting held via Zoom videoconferencing.
Bryant read through all three proclamations that highlight employees in the city: one for Emergency Medical Services Week, held May 16-22; one for National Public Works Week, also held May 16-22; and one for National Police Week, held May 9-15.
In addition, Peace Officers Memorial Day is May 15, which honors peace officers who lost their lives or became disabled in the performance of their duty. Peace officers are law enforcement personnel whose duty is to preserve public peace.