Proclamation
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY
JANUARY 9, 2026
WHEREAS National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was created by multiple organizations in 2015 to express gratitude for officers in the United States; and WHEREAS, there are currently over 900,000 sworn law enforcement officers now serving in the United States, which is the highest figure ever; and WHEREAS, National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9th is the perfect time to show officers we understand how difficult their job is and how much we appreciate their sacrifice and risk; and WHEREAS, the health and safety of the citizens of the City of Fort Bragg is important to the happiness, prosperity and well-being of our City’s families and community; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Bragg, California, is the proud home of 16 dedicated sworn police officers, including the Police Chief, Police Captain, Police Commander, three Police Sergeants and one Special Investigator, who put their lives on the line to keep our community safe; and WHEREAS, these officers stand as leaders and teachers, educating the community about the importance of public safety; and WHEREAS, law enforcement officers need to be shown that the difficult career path they have chosen is recognized by the people they protect and uphold the law for; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Bragg appreciates the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices made by our officers and their family members on a daily basis in order to protect our schools, workplaces, roadways, and homes; NOW THEREFORE, I, Jason Godeke, Mayor of the City of Fort Bragg, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby belatedly recognize January 9, 2026, as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in Fort Bragg and encourage the members of our community to support our local law enforcement officers.
SIGNED this 12th day of January, 2026
JASON GODEKE, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana Paoli, City Clerk
No. 01-2026