Organizations Throughout Florida Honor Fallen Law Enforcement During National Police Week

GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- National Police Week started yesterday and runs through May 19. The week, which was established by Congress in 1962, pays special recognition to officers who have lost their lives protecting others in the line of duty. The event always falls the week of May 15, which is designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day.

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, the Fraternal Order of Police/Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary, and the Concerns of Police Survivors are the principal organizers of the events with other organizations hosting events to commemorate the occasion throughout the nation.

Thousands of law enforcement officers celebrate the week with events in Washington D.C. with the week beginning with a candlelight vigil sponsored by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Law enforcement officers from across the nation can also take part in a memorial service on May 15 that starts at the US Capitol.

While Washington, D.C., may lead the nation-wide celebration, cities and counties throughout the state are also hosting events to honor members of law enforcements. The following are several events happening throughout Florida to commemorate National Police Week.

• In Gainesville, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office will host a recognition ceremony May 22 to commemorate officers lost in the line of duty. The ceremony begins at 7 p.m.
• On May 11, the Palatka Police Department hosted the 2012 Putnam County Police Memorial Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. at the Mount Tabor First Baptist Church. The event featured expert crime analyst Ken Jefferson and the event featured an official proclamation from the city of Palatka declaring May 11 Police Memorial Day.
• St. Petersburg, which had three officers lost in the line of duty in 2011, held a 10k, a 5k, and a 1-mile run to commemorate and honor the three lost officers. 

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