Police Week Published May 13, 2008 FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- We've all heard of it, but what is it and what does it mean to you and me? Police Week has been around since 1962. Even then, people understood the need to recognize those men and women who dedicate their lives to protect our country's citizens. On Oct. 1, 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 designating May 15 of each year as Peace Officer's Memorial Day in honor of federal, state, and municipal officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. The law also directed the officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States at half-staff on all government buildings on such day and designated the calendar week during which May 15 occurs as Police Week, in recognition of the service given by the men and women who, night and day, stand guard in our midst to protect us through enforcement of our laws. Public Law 87-726 went on to authorize the governments of the states and communities and the people of the United States to observe the day and week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including the half-staff display of the flag of the United States. In 1994, Public Law 87-726 was amended by Public Law 103-322 by the 103rd Congress as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994. President Bill Clinton signed Public Law 103-322 which directed the flag of the United States on all government buildings be displayed at half-staff on May 15, National Peace Officers' Memorial Day. Starting May 15, the 92nd Security Forces Squadron will conduct activities in observance of Police Week. The activities will also be held on May 16 at the Base Exchange. May 15, 9:30 a.m. - noon - Michael Anderson Elementary School Display May 16, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Base Exchange -Security Forces Vehicle Display -Local Law Enforcement Display -K-9 Detection Demo -Security Forces History Display May 16, 4:30 p.m. -92nd Security Forces Squadron will conduct Retreat.