National Police Memorial Week: Hereâs how you can honor officers
National Police Memorial Week by honoring those lost in line of duty By FOX19 Digital Staff | May 10, 2021 at 6:52 AM EDT - Updated May 10 at 5:24 PM
CINCINNATI, Ohio (FOX19) - In recognition of law enforcement officers in Cincinnati and throughout the country, the U.S. Congress has designated this National Police Memorial Week.
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
The many departments and agencies that makeup Hamilton Countyâs Law Enforcement Community held their traditional Police Memorial observance on Monday.
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South Zanesville PD takes part in Light Ohio Blue
MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The South Zanesville Police Department has joined the Light Ohio Blue campaign to show support for all law enforcement personnel.
National Police Week is next week, May 9-16. Community members, residents and businesses are encouraged to show support for officers who have died in the line of duty and those currently serving.
“During Light Ohio Blue week we’d like to have folks of our community to head to their local hardware store, pick up a few of the blue light bulbs, replace them with your current exterior lighting and shine those bright lights for the family of the blue,” South Zanesville Police Chief Mark Ross said.