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 (www.policeweek.org). Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
In conjunction with National Police Week, the following activities have been planned to honor local peace officers who have fallen in the line of duty.
Saturday, May 4th
2nd Annual New Mexico Law Enforcement Memorial Ride
7:15 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
Albuquerque Police Department
400 Roma NW
Albuquerque, NM
9:00 a.m. Kids Bike Rodeo
Wells Fargo Bank
200 Lomas NW
Albuquerque, NM
To register visit: www.active.com
Tuesday, May 7th
2013 Law Enforcement Memorial
12 noon
Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza
Thursday, May 9th
Officer Alexander Knapp Remembrance Service
9:30 a.m.
Fairview Cemetery
Monday, May 13th
Blessing of The Badge Breakfast
Presented by National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
Hotel Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
For more information contact Mr. Mike McNair, NOBLE President, New Mexico Chapter at 505-990-1678
Wednesday, May 15th
National Law Enforcement Memorial
Washington D.C.
For more information visit: www.policeweek.org
Monday, May 20th
Officer Jeffery Cole Russell Memorial Golf Tournament
10:00 a.m.
Four Hills Golf Course
Albuquerque, NM
Wednesday, May 29rd
New Mexico State Law Enforcement Memorial
10:00 a.m.
New Mexico Department of Public Safety
Law Enforcement Training Academy
4491 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM
For further event information contact the APD Chaplain Unit at 768-2131.
