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BILLINGS — U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme, representing the District of Montana, has acknowledged National Police Week by recognizing the contributions and sacrifices made by law enforcement officers at federal, state, local, and tribal levels. The observance this year spans from Sunday, May 11, to Saturday, May 17.
"This week, we recognize the men and women in law enforcement who risk their lives every day to protect us, often while the rest of us are sleeping. Too many have sacrificed their lives to make our communities safer. We honor their bravery and reaffirm our support for every law enforcement officer in Montana and across the United States. On behalf of all of us in the United States Attorney’s Office, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to them and their families," stated U.S. Attorney Alme.
The tradition of National Police Week began in 1962 when President Kennedy proclaimed Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week as a time to remember and honor law enforcement officers for their service and sacrifices. Peace Officers Memorial Day is observed annually on May 15 to specifically honor those officers who were killed or disabled in the line of duty.
This year, during the 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil on Monday, May 12, at 8:00 p.m. ET in Washington D.C., names of fallen officers added to the wall at the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial will be read aloud. Those interested can watch the vigil live on NLEOMF's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/live/5ALpizgnNz8. Further details about National Police Week events are available on NLEOMF’s website at https://nleomf.org/
