National Police Week will be celebrated in Cape Charles from 15-21 May.
At their April 21, 2023, Regular Meeting, the Cape Charles Town Council adopted Proclamation 20230420C proclaiming May 15, 2023, as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, in honor of those law enforcement officers who, through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community or have become disabled in the performance of duty, and the week of May 15-21, 2023 as National Police Week to publicly salute the service of law enforcement officers in our community and in communities across the nation.
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
National Police Week is a collaborative effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community.
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