'It’s important we remember that these officers do on occasion put their lives on the line as a public service.'
For law-enforcement officers, however, this is a time to honor their fallen comrades, and, under the right circumstances, also an occasion to be recognized for the perilous duty they perform.
But when 25,000-40,000 people gather in Washington, D.C., this week to partake in National Police Week activities, they will provide a reminder of the vital role law enforcement serves and the sacrifice many officers and their families have made.
The Capitol, background, will be the site of Wednesday's memorial service for police officers killed in the line of duty last year. President Trump is expected to attend.Mostly, it’s a large-scale commemoration of the officers who perished while doing their job, with attendance by representatives from all over the U.S. and some foreign countries. There are also seminars, receptions, pipe band performances and bonding opportunities for officers and their relatives.
In keeping with recent tradition, President Trump and other high-level elected officials are expected to attend, although their participation is not confirmed ahead of time for security reasons.It’s hard to imagine any other occupation in which 10% of the employees were assaulted every year, but statistics show that’s the case with police. One positive development, though, is their fatalities have been steadily declining since the 1970s, when the totals routinely went well into the 200s.
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