National Police Week is a honour, commemoration and mutual support, allowing law enforcement, survivors and citizens to come together and honour those who have given their lives in the line of duty. National Police K-9 Memorial Service The National Police Dog Foundation, Fraternal Order of Police DC Lodge #1, Courageous Tails, and United for Blue are jointly hosting the 4th Annual K-9 National Police Memorial Service. The memorial service will include a wreath-laying ceremony to honour the memory of fallen K-9 officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. and will take place at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, 450 F St. NW Washington DC, 20001. For more information, please contact service@nationalpolicedogfoundation.org or (888) 459-7768. Donate now to support National Law Enforcement Week. Your contributions allow us to better honour the families of our country`s law enforcement agencies.
National Law Enforcement Week would not be possible without the generosity of our wonderful sponsors and their support from law enforcement. Click on the button below to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities! HISTORY In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation declaring May 15 a day of remembrance for peace officers and the week that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officials from around the world come to Washington, DC to attend a series of events planned in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Download the free National Police Week app to keep up with updates and announcements available on Apple and Android. As chair of the committee honoring law enforcement this week, I cannot emphasize how important this gift was for us to achieve our goal. Many thanks to Branson Mieten for the support and I encourage everyone seeking accommodation during their visit to support those who support us. Thanks again Branson Rents. The memorial service began in 1982 as a gathering of approximately 120 survivors and law enforcement supporters in Senate Park. Decades later, the event, better known as National Police Week, has grown into a series of events that draw thousands of survivors and law enforcement officers to the nation`s capital each year.
Police Weekend 2021, hosted by the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum, will feature programs designed to ensure the safety and health of current officers, as well as the 33rd Police Weekend. Annual candlelight vigil in honour of fallen officers whose names were recently added to the memorial. The vigil will take place on Thursday, October 14 at 6 p.m. ET on the National Mall and will also be streamed live on the NLEOMF website, Facebook page and YouTube channel. holds the National Police Survivors Conference.573.346.4911 | cops@nationalcops.org annual commemoration ceremony of National Peace Officers, sponsored by the Fraternal Order of the Grand Lodge and the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliaries of the Grand Lodge. The memorial service will be held on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The service primarily honours officers who have recently made the ultimate sacrifice and honours all those fallen. More details will be provided as they become available. The service starts at 12:00 and is expected to last about 3.5 hours. All law enforcement agencies present must wear their badge on their outermost clothing. They must also have two (2) forms of government identification, which must include their department`s identification.
All media inquiries can be directed to the following email address: media.policememorialservice@gmail.com. Annual Blue Fair During the annual Blue Fair, first responders gather to remember the contributions of those who served in law enforcement and public safety agencies and ask for additional protection for them in the future. Representatives from federal and local law enforcement and public safety agencies from the Washington, DC metropolitan area and across the country are in attendance. This year`s Blue Mass will be broadcast live from St. Patrick`s Catholic Church in downtown Washington, D.C. on adw.org/event/annual-blue-mass. Hosts Peace Officer Memorial Service at Annual U.S. Candlelight Vigil Capitol.www.policeweek.org The candlelight vigil will honor officers who lost their lives in 2021. The names are read by high-ranking government officials and local, state, and federal law enforcement officials, as well as other related individuals. The vigil will take place on the National Mall between 12th and 14th Streets, NW, and will be broadcast live.
The ceremony starts at 8pm and lasts about 2 hours. For more information, please call 202-737-3400 or visit nleomf.org. National Police Week is a joint effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring American law enforcement. FOP DC Lodge #1 Tent City Events Tent City will be held again on May 13, 14 and 15 at RFK Stadium, Lot 8. The venue is located at 2400 East Capitol Street S.E., Washington, DC 20003. Tent City is open daily from 11am to 2am. RFK offers plenty of paid parking and access to Stadium-Armory Metro Station (Silver, Orange and Blue lines), which is just a 9-minute walk from the site. Join us in Tent City to enjoy music, food and drinks at the bar with your friends. Our volunteers are here to serve you, make sure you have a great time during your visit to DC, and most importantly, provide a safe and fun environment to reflect and meet old friends. Stay up to date with Police Week and Tent City by visiting our www.policeweektentcity.com website and social media at @policeweekdc.
See you there! In 1962, President Kennedy designated May 15 as National Peace Officers` Memorial Day and the calendar week that marks May 15. May falls, National Police Week. National Police Week was established in 1962 by a joint resolution of Congress and honors law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty to guard and protect others. Annual Steve Young National Honor Guard Competition and Pipe Band Competition The Honor Guard and Pipeband exhibit is held at the U.S. Capitol Building Reflecting Pool, located on the west side of the Capitol near 3rd Street, SW. Teams offer a one-day (1) event consisting of three segments, including team inspection, color display by color guard, and exhibit phase. The show is designed to honour those remembered during National Police Week in the nation`s capital. These performances are a tribute to the fallen peace officers, their families and our country`s law enforcement officers who will be vigilant tonight and every night to protect our communities. For more information, see www.policeweekhonorguard.com. Time: 8 a.m.
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Show moreShow less. » View recorded coverage of the 2019 memorial service at the U.S. Capitol Police Vehicle Show There will be an exhibit of 1300-1600 police vehicles at the U.S. Capitol Reflection Pool. Police vehicles are on display: old, new and tributes. If you would like to participate, please register your car using this form.
