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 organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community and occurs every May to honor the fallen officers whose names have recently been added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (nleomf.org).
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is centered in the 400 block of E Street, NW, Washington, DC and is the nation’s monument to law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Dedicated on October 15, 1991, the Memorial honors federal, tribal, state, and local law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and protection of our nation and its people.
The 36th Annual Candlelight Vigil will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 8PM ET (2PM HT). The Candlelight Vigil is open to the public, registration is not required for general admission. Watch the livestream: Candlelight Vigil – National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (nleomf.org)
National Police Week Hawaiʻi
The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) commemorates National Police Week to honor and remember law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and those who continue to protect and serve our community. To learn more about the HPD officers who gave their lives in the service of the community visit the Roll of Honor page (honolulupd.org).
In 2024, HPD events are scheduled throughout the week beginning on Monday, May 13, 2024.
- May 13, 2024. 6:0PM. Sister Roberta Derby Park (801 S Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813). Procession
- May 13, 2024. 6:30PM. Hawaii State Capitol rotunda (415 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96813). Memorial Service for Fallen Officers.
- May 15, 2024. 10:30AM. Blaisdell Center, Pikake Room. HPD Service and Awards Ceremony.
- More info: Police Week 2024 – Honolulu Police Department (honolulupd.org)
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