National Police Week, being observed from Sunday, May 15 through Saturday, May 21 in 2016, is a time to remember and honor those in law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice throughout the nation. It is also known as Peace Officer Memorial Week and a number of events this month are designed to draw attention to it. On Monday, May 2, at the State Capitol in Sacramento, in a solemn ceremony, four more names of California peace officers who died in the line of duty were added to the Peace Officers’ Memorial.
Local Agencies Recognize Peace Officer Memorial Week