Police Week Events Announced

Police Week 2009 will be held from May 10th through May 16th this year. During this time period, the National Park Service will honor the memory of its law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty, including U.S. Park Police officers, park rangers, and a special agent whose 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:

• Wednesday May 13, 8 p.m. – Candlelight Vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
• Thursday May 14, 1 p.m. – DOI Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony at Main Interior Auditorium. All DOI employees are encouraged to attend this solemn event.
• Friday May 15, noon –28th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day service, West Front of the United States Capital.