This month of May 2026, the RIGGEDLabs Awareness Community joins the nation to honor the courage, sacrifice and dedication of law enforcement officers across the United States. National Police Week was originally established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy's presidential proclamation.
National Police Week 2026 was observed from May 10 to May 16, 2026, with Peace Officers Memorial Day designated on May 15, 2026. The week-long series of events included the 30th annual Police Unity Tour, the Candlelight Vigil on the National Mall, and the 45th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service.
Key Facts About National Police Week
- Presidential Proclamation, 1962: National Police Week was established in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which it falls as National Police Week. The week honors fallen officers and recognizes law enforcement nationwide.
- Presidential Proclamation, 2026: President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation designating the week and ordering United States flags to be flown at half-staff on May 15.
- May 15, 2026: Peace Officers Memorial Day
- May 15, 2026: Jamie Folk, host of RIGGEDLabs Podcast, releases a tribute episode to honor all Police/Law Enforcement Officers who serve the public (and the most vulnerable, the innocent) with dignity, integrity, and courage; and offer a special tribute to Officer Lawrence P (Larry) Smith of Massachusetts — U.S. Air Force veteran, retired Massachusetts State Police Sergeant, and former Task Force Officer with Homeland Security Investigations’ Document Benefit Fraud Task Force (DBFTF) and the DEA’s Group 1 in Boston.
- Learn more about Lawrence P Smith at LPSmithAuthor.com
“You can’t blow the whistle when every institution designed to uphold integrity consistently turns a blind eye.” ~ Lawrence P. (Larry) Smith
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Previously titled as "Celebrating National Police Week - RIGGEDLabs Awareness Podcast" S3E76.0 | SEASON 3, Episode 76.0
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