Procession of National Police Week 2022 Happenings
From May 11-17, 2022, organizations dedicated to celebrating America's law enforcement community will observe National Police Week. This year marks 60 years of this commemoration. President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day in 1962. Continuing the motion, Congress enacted a joint resolution to establish National Police Week in tribute to fallen officers.
On Friday, the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum (NLEOMF) will hold several ceremonies, including the 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil, to honor the fallen officers recently added to the Memorial.
For their annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Series, the Washington Nationals baseball team also partnered with NLEOMF to show appreciation for police officers, correctional officers, public safety officials, and first responders. For games on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, there are a variety of seating options starting at $19.00. Each ticket includes a $5.00 donation to NLEOMF.
Upcoming Police Week events in the Washington, D.C. area include:
National Police Week events are an annual reminder that each officer lost in the line of duty is a parent and spouse, someone’s child, neighbor, or friend, a person who made the ultimate sacrifice. To stay up to date with the schedule of events, visit NLEOMF’s running calendar.