Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. National Police Week National Police Week is a collaborative effort of many … [Read more...] about National Police Week Hawaii
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Testing, testing: National Wireless Emergency Alert System
On October 4, 2023 at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET (8:20 a.m. HT), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). The message will read something like: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” Federal agencies occasionally test the system to make sure the technology is … [Read more...] about Testing, testing: National Wireless Emergency Alert System