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For the past 62 years, National Police Week has given Americans across the country the opportunity to honor law enforcement officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
“It’s a chance for us to reflect on the level of selflessness that our law enforcement officers display each and every day,” said Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) Chief Paul Neudigate. “We shall never forget the sacrifices that these officers have made in service to their communities.”
President John F. Kennedy saw the need to honor those sacrifices in 1962, when he signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as National Police Week. Every year, thousands of law enforcement officers across the country come together to recognize, honor and thank the men and women that have fallen in the line of duty.
VBPD staff look forward to taking part in these events every year. Master Police Officer Allen Perry is among those officers participating in memorial events this week.
“We’re fortunate to live and serve in a community that supports us in our service to others,” Perry said. “We owe it to all the officers before us to remember their sacrifices and to pay it forward to the next generation.”
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund records the deaths of officers across the country, ensuring that each officer is recognized. Since 2020, the organization reports that 1,472 officers have fallen in the line of duty.
Sadly, mental health challenges may contribute to these figures, as some public safety personnel die by suicide, and police departments across the country focus on officer wellness. VBPD expanded on its efforts to support its officers’ health and well being, by adding new resources for officers and hiring a dedicated clinician that is available to all VBPD personnel.
“Police Week is also a time to think about how we can support the officers with us today,” Neudigate said. “Ensuring that our officers are resourced and supported to keep them healthy and safe is a priority for VBPD.”
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Photography by Craig McClure
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ALL Rights reserved by City of Virginia Beach.
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1st lady Yumi Hogan attends Sixteenth annual law enforcement appreciatin day St. Mary's County ceremony by Tom Nappi at California, Maryland
Figg always makes sure we as group don't over-extend ourselves physically, especially when it comes to policies and our health.
Law enforcement agencies from across Pitt County held their annual "Cops on the Roof" bicycle drive for Toys for Tots on Friday, December 15, 2023.
We can't say "THANK YOU!" enough to all the generous citizens, businesses, and organizations that donated bicycles!
Greenville Police Department
Winterville Police Department
Pitt County Sheriff
Ayden Police Department
Grifton Police Department
Bethel Police Department
Farmville Police Department
ECU Police Department
ECU Health Police Department
Pitt Community College Police Department
Pitt Community College BLET Program
NC Department of Adult Correction
This morning I had a terrific ride-along in the North Unit with Badlands NP Enforcement Ranger Loyd Griswold.
For the past 62 years, National Police Week has given Americans across the country the opportunity to honor law enforcement officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
“It’s a chance for us to reflect on the level of selflessness that our law enforcement officers display each and every day,” said Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) Chief Paul Neudigate. “We shall never forget the sacrifices that these officers have made in service to their communities.”
President John F. Kennedy saw the need to honor those sacrifices in 1962, when he signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as National Police Week. Every year, thousands of law enforcement officers across the country come together to recognize, honor and thank the men and women that have fallen in the line of duty.
VBPD staff look forward to taking part in these events every year. Master Police Officer Allen Perry is among those officers participating in memorial events this week.
“We’re fortunate to live and serve in a community that supports us in our service to others,” Perry said. “We owe it to all the officers before us to remember their sacrifices and to pay it forward to the next generation.”
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund records the deaths of officers across the country, ensuring that each officer is recognized. Since 2020, the organization reports that 1,472 officers have fallen in the line of duty.
Sadly, mental health challenges may contribute to these figures, as some public safety personnel die by suicide, and police departments across the country focus on officer wellness. VBPD expanded on its efforts to support its officers’ health and well being, by adding new resources for officers and hiring a dedicated clinician that is available to all VBPD personnel.
“Police Week is also a time to think about how we can support the officers with us today,” Neudigate said. “Ensuring that our officers are resourced and supported to keep them healthy and safe is a priority for VBPD.”
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Photography by Craig McClure
© 2024
ALL Rights reserved by City of Virginia Beach.
Contact photo[at]vbgov.com for permission to use. Commercial use not allowed.
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial at Judiciary Square between E and F Streets and 4th and 5th Streets, NW, Washington DC on Friday evening, 11 May 2012
West Pathway to Remembrance Wall
Visit National Police Week website at www.nleomf.org/programs/policeweek/
Visit Elvert Barnes 2012 National Police Week docu-project elvertbarnes.com/NPW2012