Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2026

Key Points

• This proclamation officially names May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 10 as Police Week. It calls on Americans to honor law enforcement officers who have died or been injured while protecting their communities.
• Trump highlights several policy changes meant to support police, such as sending federal resources to cities with high crime and ending sanctuary state policies. He also mentions a law that eliminates taxes on overtime pay for officers.
• The document notes that cashless bail has been ended in the federal justice system for crimes that put the public at risk. Trump credits these actions for lower crime rates and a drop in officer deaths to an 80 year low.
• As part of the memorial, the American flag will be flown at half staff on May 15. This tradition serves as a national tribute to the sacrifices made by law enforcement families and the officers who keep neighborhoods safe.

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