2025 National Police Week Highlights
This year, during National Police Week, thousands of officers, survivors of the fallen and citizen supporters came to Washington, D.C., to honor the men and women who serve and protect our nation.
The History of National Police Week
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week surrounding it as National Police Week.
This is a time for the nation to honor all law enforcement officers who serve and protect our nation, and to pay special tribute to our fallen heroes and their families. The first National Peace Officers Memorial Day service in Washington, D.C., was held in 1982 by the Fraternal Order of Police and their Auxiliary. It has grown each year since, with tens of thousands of law enforcement officers, surviving family members of the fallen and citizen supporters now coming to our Nation’s Capital each year for National Police Week ceremonies and other activities. Continue reading this free article and see more photos from Police Week on Substack: https://behindbadge.substack.com/p/2025-national-police-week-highlights
