What is Peace officers memorial day? Here is everything that you need to know

Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week is observed mainly in United States. day is observed in order to pay tribute to local, state and federal peace officers who have died or who may have disabled in line of duty. Peace Officers Memorial Day is observed on May 15 every year. events are sponsored by National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and implemented by FOP Memorial Committee.

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What is Peace Officers Memorial Day?

idea of Peace Officers Memorial Day came into effect in October 1961. At that time, Congress asked president to designated May 15 to hour all law enforcement officers. President John F Kennedy signed bill into law on October 1, 1962. Every year president of United States proclaims May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day which also happens to be Police Week. 

On this day, many business and community members in United States, especially those who have lost ir family members, colleagues or friends who were local officers, lower ir flags in remembrance of law enforcement officers who were killed in line of duty. Several police departments also hold an annual law enforcement memorial ceremony on this day. Every year  Fraternal Order of Police organizes a national memorial service on this day. Thousands of people from many parts of US are a part of this memorial service.

memorial service is followed by placement of a memorial wreath at  National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall in Washington DC. wall features names of more than 21,183 law enforcement officers who have been killed in line of duty. On Peace Officers Memorial Day, people are also reminded of need to be sharp-eyed against all kinds of crime. Peace Officers Memorial Day is an observance, but it is t a federal public holiday in US. Considering ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, event for 2020 is cancelled.

Here is a look at official tweet that New York State Police made

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