CITY OF FOSTER CI
ORPORATED 191
Proclamation
of the City of Foster City, California
"National Police Week" May 10-16, 2026 and
"Peace Officers' Memorial Day" May 15, 2026
WHEREAS, the Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and the week of which it falls as National Police Week; and WHEREAS, the members of the Foster City Police Department play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of Foster City; and WHEREAS, it is important that all residents know and understand the problems, duties and responsibilities of their police department, and that members of our police department recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence or disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression or intimidation; and
WHEREAS, the Foster City Police Department has grown to be a progressive law enforcement agency which unceasingly provides a vital public service; and WHEREAS, in 2025 the Foster City Police Department received 26,514 calls for service, handled 26,461 incidents, made 473 arrests, and saw a combined 41% decrease in violent & property crimes; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ART KIESEL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, call upon all residents of Foster City and upon all patriotic, civic and educational organizations to observe the week of May 10-16, 2026, as "National Police Week" with appropriate recognition commemorating police officers, past and present, who by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities have rendered a dedicated service to their communities and, in doing so, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and security of all citizens.
I FURTHER call upon the Foster City community to observe Thursday, May 15, 2026, as "Peace Officers' Memorial Day" in honor of those peace officers who, through their courageous deeds, have lost their lives or have become disabled in the performance of duty.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and have caused the official seal of the City of
Foster City to be affixed this 4th day of May, two
thousand twenty-six, A.D.
ART KIESEL, MAYOR