• Police Week 2025

    In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as National Police Week, to honor the brave men and women of law enforcement who gave their lives in the line of duty.

  • Hill AFB observes National Police Week

    The 75th Security Forces Squadron commemorated National Police Week May 23-26 to honor its Defenders and law enforcement community. The annual observance established in May 1962 by former President John F. Kennedy serves as a time to recognize and honor the sacrifices of those in law enforcement.

  • Base celebrates National Police Week 2021

    Former President John F. Kennedy declared Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in May, 1962. The recognition has evolved into National Police Week, a time when, as a nation, we honor the sacrifices of our law enforcement community.

  • Memorial ruck march in honor of National Police Week

    National Police Week is dedicated time on the calendar to honor, remember, and celebrate America’s law enforcement each year. Defenders from the 75th Security Forces Squadron at Hill Air Force Base took it to the streets May 15 for a memorial ruck march, a long standing tradition that honors law