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May1Monall-day National Correctional Officers’ ...National Correctional Officers’ ...May 1 – May 7 all-dayIn 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5187 creating “National Correctional Officers’ Week.” The first full week in May has since been recognized as National Correctional Officers’ Week to honor the work of correctional officers and correctional personnel nationwide. MoreMay5Friall-day National Day of PrayerNational Day of PrayerMay 5 all-dayThe National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, … Continue reading →May15Monall-day National Emergency Medical Servi...National Emergency Medical Servi...May 15 – May 21 all-dayEMS Week, celebrated in the 3rd week of May, honors the hundreds of thousands EMS practitioners serving communities across the USA. More The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) was instrumental in establishing EMS Week when President Gerald Ford declared … Continue reading →all-day National Peace Officers Memorial...National Peace Officers Memorial...May 15 all-dayThe holiday was created on October 1, 1961, when Congress asked the president to designate May 15 to honor peace officers. John F. Kennedy signed the bill into law on October 1, 1962. The Proclamation Signed by President John F. Kennedy:[5] To pay tribute … Continue reading →all-day National Police WeekNational Police WeekMay 15 – May 21 all-dayThe holiday was created on October 1, 1961, when Congress asked the president to designate May 15 to honor peace officers. John F. Kennedy signed the bill into law on October 1, 1962. The Proclamation Signed by President John F. Kennedy:[5] To pay tribute … Continue reading →
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US Police Officers Killed On Duty Up 40 Percent
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reported that 63 officers have died in the line of duty this year compared to 45 at the same time last year — a 40 percent increase. Twenty-three of those deaths were due … Continue reading