The city of Cleveland is observing National Police Week. This annual observance, which coincides with Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, honors the service and sacrifice of America’s law enforcement officers.
The Cleveland mayor and council issued a proclamation declaring May 11 through May 17 National Police Week in Cleveland. Mayor Josh Turner said the men and women of the Cleveland Police Department have dedicated themselves to protecting the lives, property, and rights of residents, upholding the law with courage, integrity, and professionalism.
The proclamation also states that the city “publicly salutes our service of law enforcement officers in the City of Cleveland and the communities across this nation.”
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation establishing Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week. Since then, the observance has grown to include a series of events that attract thousands of law enforcement officers to the nation’s Capital each year.
