—Today (May 15) is National Armed Forces Day as well as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. In Grand Forks, both have great significance. As a community served by Grand Forks Air Force Base, we understand the importance of our nation's military, not only as the defender of the nation but as fellow citizens and neighbors. And as a community that last year saw the death of an on-duty .
Fraternal Order of Police #16 May 14, 2021
Peace Officers Memorial Day is held annually in the United States on May 15 in honor of federal, state, and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. Since the year 1971, over 24,000 law enforcement personnel have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Many people go into law enforcement because of their feelings of a moral obligation to help others. They are sworn to keep us safe 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The police job descriptions and duties are many. They must have exemplary judgment and knowledge; be able to multitask and face impossible situations while keeping calm, fair, and unbiased; they must be able to make split-second decisions that could end a life. Difficult, yes, but they go to work every day and they are there to answer your call.
Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, 2020 Written by HH
Peace Officers Memorial Day is held annually in the United States on May 15 in honor of federal, state and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.
It is observed in conjunction with Police Week. Sunday, May 9 through Saturday, May 15, 2021
Peace Officers Memorial Day is an observance but it is not a federal public holiday in the United States.
Peace Officers Memorial Day came into effect on October 1, 1961, when Congress asked the president to designate May 15 to honor law enforcement officers. President John F Kennedy signed the bill into law on October 1, 1962. Each year since 1962, the president of the United States proclaims May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week of each year during which May 15 occurs as Police Week.
PHOENIX Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, Saturday, May 15, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Written by Office of the Governor.
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to remain at half-staff on Saturday, May 15, 2021, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Peace Officers Memorial Day is a national observance paying tribute to local, state, and federal law enforcement officials who have died in the line of duty. It is recognized annually during National Police Week.
In addition to this announcement, flags in Connecticut are also currently at half-staff in honor of New Haven Firefighter Ricardo Torres, Jr., who died Wednesday in the line of duty while responding to an emergency. Following Saturday’s observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, flags should remain at half-staff until sunset on the date of his interment, which has not yet been determined. The Office of the Governor will send out a notification when flags should be returned to full-staff.