National Police Week Activities in Belleville
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Photo courtesy of Vicki Beiersdorf
Officers Derek Johnson and Molly Hultine presented awards to the Kindergarten (Brody F) and 1st grade (Peyton K), coloring contest winners.
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officer's Memorial Day, and the calendar week in which May 15th 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.
Belleville Police Department and Belleville Police Association celebrated the week with several events. St. Francis of Assis hosted a Blue Mass in honor of Police Week on Sunday, May 15th. The Belleville Elementa...
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