Community Members Encouraged to ‘Go Blue’ for National Police Week

Abingdon Police Department

                                               

For Immediate Release

Community Members Encouraged to ‘Go Blue’ for National Police Week

National Police Week was established in 1962, by President Kennedy. May 15th was chosen as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for while ensuring the safety and protection of others.

The Abingdon Police Department is encouraging people everywhere to show support for law enforcement by displaying something blue on their property during National Police Memorial Week, May 10-16, 2020. In the past, many people have displayed a blue porch light, blue ribbons, blue balloons, or signs throughout National Police Week.

This is a great time to remember the sacrifices of officers both locally and nationally. No matter whether the sacrifice is made across the country, or on the streets of our local community, men and women risk their personal safety each day for the protection of the liberties of others. Please join us in recognizing the service of the men and women of law enforcement.

Send us pictures of you or your business/organization “Going Blue” during National Police Week. You can email the pictures to crimereport@abingdon-va.gov and we will share them on our social media pages.

Thank you for all your support!