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Commissioners Johnson & Worley - Police Department/Sheriff’s Office - Proclamation - To Recognize Law Enforcement Week and Peace Officer’s Memorial Day in Gaston County During the Week of May 12-18, 2024
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STAFF CONTACT
S. M. Zill - Gaston County Police Department - 704-866-3321
Sheriff Chad Hawkins - Gaston County Sheriff’s Office - 704-869-6860
BACKGROUND
National Peace Officer’s Week is held annually during the month of May to honor all peace officer’s throughout the nation. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Peace Officer’s 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 and to those that continue to serve daily. The Gaston County Chief’s Association has designated May 12-18, 2024 as Law Enforcement Week in Gaston County and designates May 15, 2024 as Peace Officer’s Memorial Day.
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ATTACHMENTS
Proclamation