Tuberville, Britt Support Senate National Police Week Resolution
Resolution designates May 11-17 as National Police Week
Alabama Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt joined their Senate colleagues in voting in favor of a Resolution designating May 11-17 as National Police Week.
The Resolution honors 234 fallen officers, including four from Alabama: Jesse Cooper of Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Timothy W. Johns of Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Jermyius Young of Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and John R. McCrary of Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office and Rogersville Police Office.
“Every day, our law enforcement officers put on their uniforms and leave their homes not knowing if they’ll return,” said Senator Tuberville. “Sadly, some of them have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities safe. This resolution is just a small token of our appreciation for all our brave police officers. I will continue to back the men and women in blue and champion pro-police policies here in the Senate.”
“It’s an honor to join my colleagues in observing National Police Week. Our bipartisan resolution recognizes the valor, dignity, and dedication of our incredible law enforcement officers. Those who wear the uniform and stand with integrity to protect the liberties we cherish so deeply are owed a great debt of gratitude by our nation. I’m deeply thankful for their continued service to the state of Alabama and our entire country,” said Senator Britt.
National Police Week began in 1962, when President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The week in which May 15 falls was then recognized as National Police Week, set aside to honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across the United States.
The observance grew significantly over the years, especially after the establishment of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) in 1984. This organization helped create the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., which was dedicated in 1991. Since then, the memorial has served as a central site for ceremonies during Police Week.
National Police Week draws tens of thousands of law enforcement officers, survivors, and supporters from around the country—and around the world—to Washington, D.C., each May. The week includes a candlelight vigil, memorial services, and other events aimed at remembering fallen officers and supporting their families, while also recognizing the continuing work of those who wear the badge.
The full text of the Resolution is available HERE. More information on Nation Police Week is available at PoliceWeek.org.
