Acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie Jr. has recognized the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers during National Police Week, observed from May 11 to May 17, 2025. In a statement, Moultrie expressed gratitude for the dedication and bravery of officers who "faithfully and selflessly help to protect our families, friends, and neighbors while risking their own lives to safeguard the public."
National Police Week was first proclaimed by former President John F. Kennedy in 1962 to honor law enforcement officers for their service and sacrifices. The week serves as a time for the nation to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of law enforcement personnel.
According to a report by the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund, 148 officers died in the line of duty in 2024. In Georgia's Northern District alone, seven officers lost their lives within the past year. These fallen officers include Deputy Sheriff Brandon Tyler Cunningham from Paulding County Sheriff's Office and Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow from Carroll County Sheriff's Office.
The National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund will host its Annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13, 2024, at 8 PM in Washington D.C., where names of fallen officers will be read aloud. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook.
For more information, contact the U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office at USAGAN.PressEmails@usdoj.gov or (404) 581-6280.
