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News | May 14, 2018

Police Week underway at DSCC

DLA Land and Maritime Public Affairs

According to policeweek.org, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week.

Police officers risk their lives on a daily basis to keep citizens safe from crime.  This week pays special recognition to law enforcement officers who have sacrificed their lives to protect their communities.