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National Police Week: Opportunity to honor local police officers
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MANSFIELD - The Mansfield Police Department is observing National Police Week Sunday through May 15, and Peace Officers Memorial day on May 15.
In recognition of law enforcement officers in Mansfield and throughout the country, the U.S. Congress has designated the special week. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Mansfield police Chief Keith Porch said the department asks that residents remember the families of Mansfield police officers who gave their lives to protect others in Richland County: Brian D. Evans, killed Dec. 26, 2007; Michael R. Hutchison, killed Feb. 6, 1976; William J. Taylor, killed Feb. 26, 1949, and John Englehart Jr., killed Aug. 7, 1893.