Law Enforcement Memorial Day

Posted on May 15, 2005 by Gary Smith

President John F. Kennedy established a Law Enforcement Memorial Day in October of 1962. He designated May 15th to be that day to remember those law enforcement officers who sacrificed their lives so we can stay safe.

In 1982, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) began hosting memorial service that now centers around the Law enforcement Memorial located in Judicial Square in Washington DC.

Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) provides services, support and programs for the survivor family members of officers who are killed in the line of duty.

To date, 16,500 law enforcement officers have been killed since the early 1800’s.
September 11, 2001 was the singlemost deadly day for officer fatalities. Seventy-two officers were killed on that date.

Members of the Northfield Police Department will hold remembrance on Tuesday, May 17th at 4:00 p.m. at the Northfield Safety Center.

About Gary Smith

Chief Smith has served over 31 years in the criminal justice field. He is currently a consultant assisting public and private organizations better establish community goals and ethical conduct with the members of their organizations. Chief Smith serves as a facilitator, lecturer, professor and other capacities both inside and outside the criminal justice field.
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