Jan 9, 2021
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, meant to recognize the men and women in blue for upholding the oath to protect and to serve.
“Cops” whether municipal, county, state, military or federal officers have a very tough job made all the more difficult in today’s acrid environment where just a few bad apples cause people to judge all of our valued protectors.
To appreciate our officers, one need only look at what happened to U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died from injuries suffered in Wednesday’s riots when a mob stormed the Capitol building.
Jan 9, 2021
How appropriate that we recognize law enforcement officers and the rule of law in the aftermath of Wednesday’s assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, meant to recognize the men and women in blue for upholding the oath to protect and to serve.
“Cops,” whether municipal, county, state, military or federal officers, have a very tough job made all the more difficult in today’s acrid environment where just a few bad apples cause people to judge all of our valued protectors.
If you have a police officer as a friend or a family member, today is a good time to show them that you appreciate how difficult their job is.
National Law Enforcement Day 2021: 10 Ways To Show Appreciation For Police
KEY POINTS
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day falls on Jan. 9 every year
This event was created in 2015 by multiple organizations to honor and express their gratitude for law enforcement officers
Among the suggested ways to show appreciation for officers are wearing blue and turning social media pages blue
Men and women from all walks of life put on their uniforms every day to maintain peace and order in society. Whether it s responding to civil unrest, maintaining order at sporting events or just helping a stray cat get down from a tree, law enforcement officers take on a wide range of responsibilities in order to keep communities safe.
From Menominee County Sheriff Mike Holmes:
In 2015, multiple organizations created National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. It is a day to show appreciation to law enforcement officers, and recognition for the difficult and sometimes impossible career they have chosen. With the added stress of COVID-19 this year, our officers have risen to the challenge, adding equipment and measures to keep themselves and the public healthy and safe. To show your support for our deputies, you can: Wear blue clothing in support of law enforcement. Send a card of support to your local agencies. Give blood in the national Blue Blood Drive. Shine blue lights from your home. Take treats or lunch to a local department. If you see a police officer, deputy or trooper, thank them! Each day they serve to protect citizens and it’s time to say thank you!
Saturday is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. In a guest column, the chief of the Orlando Police Department writes that we must remember the 304 officers who died in the line of duty in 2020 and those who remain to protect and serve.