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MEMORIAL Sgt. Mark DeAngelo and Sgt. Troy Bickers stand before a memorial dedicated to the memory of law enforcement officers who have served in Weirton. City officers and guests gathered in front of the Weirton Municipal Building Tuesday morning in observance of National Police Week. Craig Howell
WEIRTON Gathered in front of the Weirton Municipal Building Tuesday morning, representatives of the city’s law enforcement agency, city officials and other guests paid tribute to the service and sacrifice of police officers across the country.
Peace Officer Memorial Day, to be observed Saturday, was established in 1962 with a declaration from President John F. Kennedy. The week in which it falls is observed as National Police Week.