U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme recognizes National Police Week

BILLINGS — In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme, for the District of Montana, recognizes the public service and sacrifice of federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement. This year, the week is observed from Sunday, May 11, through 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,” U.S. Attorney Alme said.

In 1962, President Kennedy issued the first proclamation for Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week to remember and honor law enforcement officers for their service and sacrifices. Peace Officers Memorial Day, which every year falls on May 15, specifically honors law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.

The names of the fallen officers added this year to the wall at the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial will be read on Monday, May 12, during the 37^th Annual Candlelight Vigil in Washington, D.C., starting at 8:00 p.m. ET. Those who wish to view the vigil live online can watch on the NLEOMF YouTube channel found at https://www.youtube.com/live/5ALpizgnNz8. The schedule of National Police Week events is available on NLEOMF’s website at https://nleomf.org/

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