Police Week 2008 will be held from May 11th through May 17th this year. During this period, the National Park Service and the United States Park Police will honor the memory of NPS protection rangers and law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Their names are etched in granite at the National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Many parks have begun their own traditions of honoring our fallen during this week through special exhibits or remembrances within their areas. The National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Foundation and the Concerns of Police Survivors organizations schedule many large scale activities during this special week in May. For the most complete listing of events, refer to www.nleomf.org and www.nationalcops.org.
The following events will have NPS participation in Washington, DC:
Monday, May 12
10:00 a.m. – DOI Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony at Main Interior Auditorium. All DOI employees are encouraged to attend this solemn event with Secretary Kempthorne giving the keynote address.
2:00 p.m. – Police Unity Tour Arrival Ceremony at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
Tuesday, May 13
1:00 p.m. – Secretary of Interior – Annual Awards Convocation
3:00 p.m. – Farthing Award Ceremony, USPP Aviation Hangar, Anacostia. Hosted by the USPP/FOP, this gathering is open to all DOI officers and survivor families to recognize the Hakim Farthing Award winners and share a meal in fellowship. RSVP attendance to Captain Patrick Smith, USPP (202-619-7110).
8:00 p.m. – 20th Annual Candlelight Vigil at the Memorial
Wednesday, May 14
4:00 p.m. – 13th Annual Emerald Society & Pipeband March and Service– National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial. The march begins at 10th and F streets NW to the memorial.
Thursday, May 15
Noon – 27th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Day Service, West Front of the Capitol
For more information, contact either USPP Deputy Chief Kevin Hay (202-619-7069) or Lane Baker, Deputy Chief, Law Enforcement, Security and Emergency Services (202-513-7128).
