To close National Police Week, the House of Representatives and Senate Judiciary Committee advanced legislation addressing benefits and mental health services for federal law enforcement officers.

As with National Police Week tradition, Congress typically advances legislation to improve the well-being of law enforcement as federal agencies and stakeholders issue statements of support.

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.

On May 15, white chairs will be set up on the lawn of our Nation’s Capital to remember and honor our fallen. Each one represents a hero that has fallen and heroes who must carry on.

With National Police Week quickly approaching, friendly and energetic volunteers at the National Law Enforcement Museum are still needed. Receive a free admission ticket as a thank you!

The National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C., is offering free admission to all active and retired law enforcement officers and guests for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

During National Police Week, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed several law enforcement related bills. The full Senate also passed a resolution recognizing law enforcement and fallen officers introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and cosponsored by all 99 other U.S. Senators. In both the House of Representatives and the Senate, law enforcement legislation was also introduced.

This week, from May 9-May 15, 2021, is National Police Week. National Police Week, along with Peace Officers Memorial Day, which is on May 15th every year, was started by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 and honors law enforcement officers who lost their lives or were disabled in the line of duty. President Joe Biden issued a proclamation on May 7, 2021 regarding Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week 2021.

ICYMI: Listen in as AG Merrick Garland recognizes the nation’s law enforcement in honor of National Police Week. He applauded law enforcement officers and their families for all of their hard work and sacrifice for the people of the United States.