In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The week in which that date falls has been designated as National Police Week. During that week, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world visit Washington, D.C. to participate in the planned events that honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
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Police Departments and Sheriff's Offices in the Tampa Bay area have taken to social media to remember their fallen and pay tribute to the brave men and women who protect and serve.
Here is the full schedule for National Police Week.
Tampa Police Department
St. Petersburg Police Department
St. Petersburg Police Department is hosting their Annual St. Petersburg Police Memorial Service from 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16 at Demens Landing Park. The entrance is located at 1st Avenue Southeast and Bayshore Drive Southeast. The ceremony will feature St. Petersburg Police Department's Honor Guard, a 21-gun salute, taps, a riderless horse and a wreath presentation. Get more information here.
Lakeland Police Department
Pasco County Sheriff's Office
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Hernando County Sheriff's Office
Citrus County Sheriff's Office
Clearwater Police Department
Auburndale Police Department
Pinellas Park Police Department
Sarasota Police Department
University of South Florida Police Department
