National Police Week

National Police Week 2012
May 13-19

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week, meaning that National Police Week 2012 will be Sunday, May 13th through Saturday, May 19th.

The Candlelight Vigil is traditionally held on May 13th, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls.

National Peace Officers Memorial Day Service, hosted by the Fraternal Order of Police and the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary is always held on May 15th, again, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. 

Memorial Fund National Police Week events and activities are supported, in part, by a generous contribution from Target®.