LIHU‘E — In recognition of National Police Week, a ceremony was held Monday morning at the Lihu‘e Civic Center, Mo’ikeha Building. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.” “Police Week provides us
LIHU‘E — In recognition of National Police Week, a ceremony was held Monday morning at the Lihu‘e Civic Center, Mo’ikeha Building.
The theme for this year’s celebration is “Honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.”
“Police Week provides us with the opportunity to bring greater awareness to the essential role the Kaua‘i Police Department plays in keeping our communities safe from harm,” said Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. in a news release. “It’s also a great time for citizens to thank police officers for their dedicated service and willingness to give up their lives to protect our lives and property.”
During the Police Week celebration, the public will have an opportunity to tour police headquarters and the Incident Command Vehicle, meet police officers and learn first-hand about the Kaua‘i Police Department’s day-to-day operations.
An open house is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Other police week activities include memorial services Monday at the State Capitol, and Employee Appreciation Day, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday.
National Police Week was created in 1962 by a Congressional Joint Resolution that was signed by President John F. Kennedy proclaiming May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day in remembrance of police officers killed in the line of duty, the release states.
