Designation of Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2026
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President Donald Trump issued a proclamation designating May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 10 through May 16 as Police Week. The document asks Americans to observe the occasion with ceremonies and calls on state governors to direct flags be flown at half-staff on May 15.
Why it matters: This proclamation is ceremonial and administrative. It establishes the dates for annual honors and flag protocols for law enforcement. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose binding requirements on private parties.
Who it affects
- State governors, who are called on to direct flags be flown at half-staff on May 15.
This document was issued by the Executive Office of the President and published in the Federal Register. Check the original proclamation for specific flag instructions or ceremonial guidance.
Agency: Executive Office of the President
Source: Federal Register — read the official document