U.S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II, Police Honor, Indiana 2020

State: Indiana
Category: Public Corruption
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U.S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II has recognized the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement in Indiana during National Police Week.

According to Attorney General William P. Barr, there is no more noble profession than serving as a police officer. ‘The men and women who protect our communities each day have not just devoted their lives to public service, they’ve taken an oath to give their lives in order to ensure our safety.’

In 1962, President Kennedy issued the first proclamation for Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week to remember and honor law enforcement officers for their service and sacrifices. Peace Officers Memorial Day, which every year falls on May 15, specifically honors law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.

Each year, during National Police Week, our nation celebrates the contributions of law enforcement from around the country, recognizing their hard work, dedication, loyalty and commitment to keeping our communities safe. This year the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored law enforcement officers’ courage and unwavering devotion to the communities they swore to serve.

Based on data collected and analyzed by the FBI’s Law Enforcement Officer Killed and Assaulted (LEOKA) Program, 89 law enforcement officers died nationwide in the line of duty in 2019.

The names of the fallen officers who have been added in 2020 to the wall at the National Law Enforcement Memorial will be read on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, during a Virtual Annual Candlelight Vigil. The online event can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/user/TheNLEOMF.

U.S. Attorney Kirsch will observe National Police Week from Sunday, May 10 through Saturday, May 16, 2020.

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