National Police Week 2026: Memorial events honoring fallen officers in Washington, D.C.

National Police Week 2026: Memorial events honoring fallen officers in Washington, D.C.

From the Candlelight Vigil to the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, here’s what’s planned for National Police Week 2026

2026 National Police Week

Spring Hill, TN – In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. The following officers from Tennessee will be added to…

Washington police to honor fallen officers for National Police Week

The Washington Police Department will hold its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day Ceremony Friday, May 15 to honor fallen police officers as part of National Police Week.

National Police Week 2026: Nation Remembers Fallen Officers in D.C.

From the Candlelight Vigil on the National Mall to honor guard ceremonies and pipeband marches, National Police Week centers on remembrance, respect and national reflection. Check out the schedule of events.