A PROCLAMATION OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAIMING MAY 11 – 17, 2025, AS
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
WHEREAS, there are more than 800,000 law enforcement officers serving communities across the United States, including the dedicated members of the San Bernardino Police Department; and WHEREAS, since the first recorded law enforcement death in 1786, more than 24,000 officers in the United States have made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our communities, including ten members of the San Bernardino Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the names of these fallen heroes are inscribed on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., as a lasting tribute to their bravery and sacrifice; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, twenty new names of fallen officers from across the country were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial; and
WHEREAS, the service and sacrifice of all officers killed in the line of duty will be honored during the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund’s 37th Candlelight Vigil on the evening of May 13, 2025; and
WHEREAS, National Police Week, observed May 11 - 17, 2025, provides an opportunity to recognize the dedication and bravery of law enforcement officers who risk their lives daily to protect our citizens; and
WHEREAS, May 15 is designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day, in honor of fallen officers and their families, and the United States flag should be flown at half-staff in their memory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and the City Council of San Bernardino do hereby proudly recognizes May 11 - 17, 2025, as National Police Week, honors the sacrifices of law enforcement officers who have laid down their lives in service to their communities, and expresses gratitude to the San Bernardino Police Department for their unwavering dedication and commitment to safeguarding our city.
Presented on the 7th day of May 2025