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In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week.
National Police Week is a time to support law enforcement communities while honoring officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
National Police Week Schedule: National Police Week
This year, National Police Week is May 12 through May 18, 2024. See the National Police Week webpage for a schedule of events.
Police Week Schedule 2024 - National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (nleomf.org)
Beyond the events above, all are welcome at the Memorial any time, day or night. The Memorial remains open to the public 24/7. If you are interested in attending the museum, you can get more information here: nleomf.org/museum/
A Proclamation on Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Officer Week, 2024 | The White House