National Police Week: May 15-21, 2022
RELEASE NUMBER CB22-SFS.70
Peace Officers Memorial Day: May 15, 2022
From The American Presidency Project, Proclamation 10208—Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2021, “There are many ways we can demonstrate appreciation for our law enforcement heroes. We recognize acts of bravery through the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor and the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery. We must also acknowledge the challenge and value of their service through the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 and the Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis Act of 2019. Should tragedy strike, Public Safety Officers' benefits must be available for the families of officers who lose their lives or are catastrophically injured in the line of duty.”