National Police Week and EMS Week 2025

National Police Week and EMS Week 2025

May 11-17 is National Police Week, which offers honor, remembrance, and peer support, while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty.

The Jim Crow Origins of National Police Week

Elizabeth Robeson Police brutality and corruption are painful realities. So are officers who die honorably performing their duty. But the memorial in Washington fails to distinguish between them. The post The Jim Crow Origins of National Police Week appeared first on The Nation.

Des Moines City Council honors police, debates parking, expands citizen advisory roles & more at Thursday's meeting - The Waterland Blog

The Des Moines City Council convened on May 8, 2025, addressing an agenda that included a proclamation for National Police Week, an update on the stalled progress of the START committee, and a debate concerning parking requirements for new developments. The council voted to consolidate several committees by expanding the role of the Citizens Advisory Committee. Several community announcements were made regarding upcoming local events and the ope…

City of Reading Observes National Police Week With Citywide Blue Light Tribute

From City of Reading The City of Reading is proud to join communities across the nation in honoring National Police Week, observed May 11-17, a time to pay tribute to the brave men and women in law enforcement who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. This week also recognizes the strength and resilience of their families, friends, and fellow officers. To commemorate their service and commitment, several iconic locations across R…