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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)
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Thursday, May 9 through Saturday, May 18, 2024
- National Law Enforcement Museum OPEN each day from May 9-18, 2024
Friday, May 10, 2024
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Monday, May 13, 2024
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
- The 30th Annual Pipeband Memorial March and Service,
Organized by the National Conference of Law Enforcement Emerald Societies (NCLEES)
May 14-16, 2024
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
- Stand Watch for the Fallen and Ambassador Wreath Laying
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
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