HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 2023 National Police WeekPROCLAMATION
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
May 14-20, 2023
WHEREAS, the week of May 14–20, 2023, is National Police Week in the United States; and
WHEREAS, there are more than 800,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across the
United States, including the dedicated members of the Edina Police Department; and
WHEREAS, nearly 44,000 assaults against law enforcement officers were reported in 2021, resulting in
approximately 15,369 injuries; and
WHEREAS, since the first recorded death in 1791, over 23,000 law enforcement officers in the
United States have made the ultimate sacrifice and been killed in the line of duty;
and
WHEREAS, the names of these dedicated public servants are engraved on the walls of the National Law
Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, 556 new names of fallen heroes are being added to the National Law Enforcement
Memorial this spring; and
WHEREAS, the service and sacrifice of all officers killed in the line of duty will be honored
during the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund’s 35th Annual
Candlelight Vigil, on the May 13, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Candlelight Vigil is part of National Police Week, which takes place this year
on May 14–20; and
WHEREAS, May 15 is designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day, in honor of all the fallen
officers and their families and U.S. Flags should be flown at half-staff; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Edina, MN, hereby proclaims May 14–20, 2023, as
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
In the City of Edina, MN and call upon the people of Edina to observe this week in honor of those whose
diligence and professionalism keep the residents and city of Edina safe.
Dated this 2nd day of May, 2023
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James B. Hovland, Mayor