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Proclamation declaring May 14-20, 2017 as Commerce City Police Week
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Summary and Background Information:
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousansd of law enforcement officers from around the world converge in Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrafice. The Commerce City Police Department participates in Police Week as an opportunity to recognize the contributions of department employees. City Council's proclamation formally supports the men and women in uniform who serve the community each day with trust, respect, excellence, leadership and restraint.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Interim Chief Clint Nichols
Staff Member Presenting: Interim Chief
Suggested Motion: I move to approve Proclamation 17-05, declaring May 14-20, 2017 as Commerce City Police Week.