Dare we see the day the thugs, rapists, murderers, pedophiles and other criminals are free to roam our streets, with more rights/permissions than that of our Law Enforcment Officers…..
Please take the time to thank your local Police Officers during National Police Week. I’d also like to encourage you to watch Paul Harveys Video – What is a Policeman – see below.
Unfortunately, the media and some politicians seem to be hell bent on giving the Police a bad rap. I’ll spare you my rant on that as it would be far too lengthy. The men and women in Blue protect us every day – many making the ultimate sacrifice – others scarred for life – physically and/or mentally – dare we see the day the thugs, rapists, murderers, pedophiles and other criminals are free to roam our streets, with more rights/permissions than that of our Law Enforcment Officers…..
A special thank you to all LEO’s – may God Bless You and keep you safe. ….
With deep respect,
Sue Quinn-Morris – Patriot Connections
Below find events during Police Week.
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. 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.
Visit the National Police Week Retail Center, located at First Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 E Street (corner of 4th and E Streets NW) 1/2 block from the Memorial.
National Police Week is a collaborative effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community. The principal organizers of National Police Week include:
- National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund(NLEOMF), which produces the annual Candlelight Vigil.
Phone: (202) 737-3400 | Email: vigil@nleomf.org - Fraternal Order of Police/Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary (FOP/FOPA), which organize the Peace Officers Memorial Day Service at the U.S. Capitol.
www.policeweek.org - Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), which holds the National Police Survivors’ Conference.
Phone: (573) 346-4911
First year survivors, call: (800) 784-2677 | Email:cops@nationalcops.org
Schedule of Events
May 3, 2016—12:00pm
The Blue Mass will be held at 12:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 619 Tenth Street, NW (10th & G Streets, NW) Washington, DC.
May 8, 2016—11:00 am
LawRide | Procession will assemble at RFK Stadium/Armory (19th and East Capitol Street, NE) at 7:00 am; kick-stands up time of 10:45 am for the ride to the Memorial for wreathlaying ceremony and presentations 11 am-noon.
May 10, 2016—10am-5pm
309 E Street (Corner of 4th and E Streets, NW —Fellowship Hall of First Trinity Lutheran Church), one block from the Memorial.
May 11, 2016—10am-5pm
309 E Street (corner of 4th and E Streets, NW – Fellowship Hall of Trinity Lutheran Church) one block from the Memorial.
May 12, 2016—2:00 pm
Please join the Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell, in celebrating National Police Week. The Department of the Interior will hold its annual Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, May 12, 2016, 2:00 PM.
May 12, 2016—2:00 pm
Police Unity Tour Arrival | National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
May 12, 2016—9am-8pm
309 E Street (corner of 4th and E Streets, NW – Fellowship Hall of First Trinity Lutheran Church) one block from the Memorial.
May 13, 2016—9am-6pm; 9pm-12am
309 E Street (corner of 4th and E Streets, NW – Fellowship Hall of Trinity Lutheran Church) one block from the Memorial.
May 13, 2016—8:00 pm
Candlelight Vigil Location | National Mall
between 4th and 7th streets
between 4th and 7th streets
May 14, 2016—9am-8pm
309 E Street (corner of 4th and E Streets, NW – Fellowship Hall of Trinity Lutheran Church) one block from the Memorial.
May 14, 2016—9:00 am
Police Week 5K | 601 4th Street, N.W., adjacent to the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial
May 14, 2016—9:00 am – 4:30 pm
National Police Survivors’ Conference – Concerns of Police Survivors – Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (Advanced registration is required.)
May 14, 2016—3:00 pm
Standing Watch for the Fallen Ceremony | (Advanced registration required)
Presentation of state and departmental flags, commencing the honor guard rotations.
Presentation of state and departmental flags, commencing the honor guard rotations.
May 14, 2016—7:00 pm
TOP COPS Awards Ceremony-National Association of Police Organizations
(tickets required)
JW Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC
(tickets required)
JW Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC
May 14, 2016—4:30 pm
22nd Annual Emerald Society & Pipeband March and Service
May 14, 2016—8:00 am
Honor Guard Competition | Grant Statue — West side of the U.S. Capitol
May 14, 2016—7:05 PM
Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals—The Washington Nationals and the Memorial Fund invite you to join them for the annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in Washington DC during National Police Week.
May 15, 2016—2:30 pm (see below)
Wreathlaying Ceremony – Fraternal Order of Police/FOP Auxiliary
(Immediately following ceremony at U.S. Capitol)
(Immediately following ceremony at U.S. Capitol)
May 15, 2016—9am-8pm
309 E Street (corner of 4th and E Streets, NW – Fellowship Hall of Trinity Lutheran Church) one block from the Memorial.
May 16, 2016—9:00 am – 4:30 pm
National Police Survivors’ Conference – Concerns of Police Survivors – Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (Advanced registration is required.)
May 16, 2016—9am-5pm
309 E Street (corner of 4th and E Streets, NW – Fellowship Hall of Trinity Lutheran Church) one block from the Memorial.