Last year, 147 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty in the United States, an increase of 25% from 2023.
Their names will be added this week to the 24,067 names of officers inscribed on the marble walls at the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial in Washington, D.C.
As we pause to celebrate National Police Week, and Peace Officer’s Memorial Day on May 15, it’s worth recalling how this tradition started, and how, sadly, disrespect shown by some so-called “progressives” toward law enforcement officers has undermined their credibility, endangered their lives, and made it more difficult for police departments across the country to recruit and retain top candidates.
Congress and President Kennedy
On June 21, 1961, Congress passed a joint resolution designating the week of May 13-19, 1962, as Police Week. The resolution authorized the…
