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Recognition of National Police Week 2026

Original title: HAPPY NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

Record date · May 14, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Representative Thompson of Pennsylvania delivered a speech in the House of Representatives to recognize National Police Week, which takes place from May 10 to May 16, 2026. The speech honors fallen law enforcement officers and acknowledges the service of current officers across the United States.

Why it matters

This document serves as an official congressional record of support for law enforcement, highlighting the annual observance of National Police Week and the role of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

Who It Affects

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Law enforcement officers

The document recognizes their service and the risks associated with their profession.

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Families of fallen officers

The document acknowledges the sacrifices made by these families.

Key Facts

National Police Week 2026 is observed from May 10 to May 16.
National Police Week was established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund sponsors National Police Week.
There are more than 24,000 names of fallen officers engraved on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

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There are more than 700,000 law enforcement officers currently serving in the United States.
The speech specifically honored Pennsylvania State Trooper Timothy O'Connor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is National Police Week?

It is an annual observance established by Congress in 1962 to honor law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the .

Where can I visit the memorial mentioned in the speech?

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is located in Washington, D.C.

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Connected Entities

Washington, D.C., National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania and 1 more

locationWashington, D.C.“Location of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and the gathering of ”Map →

OrganizationNational Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund“Sponsor of National Police Week.”Map →

PersonMr. Thompson of Pennsylvania“Member of Congress who delivered the speech.”Map →

PersonTimothy O'Connor“Pennsylvania State Trooper who died in the line of duty.”Map →

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