In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. View the full roll call of names of the 273 fallen law enforcement heroes added to the Memorial year in 2015 at http://www.nleomf.org/programs/policeweek/
The Jesup Police Department shall fly the flag at half mast on 05-15-2015 in honor of our fallen brothers and sisters.