Contact: Jim Collins
Phone: 336-373-2105

Greensboro Police Prepare for National Police Week Observance

GREENSBORO, NC – (April 15, 2010) – Greensboro police officers and their counterparts throughout the country are preparing to celebrate National Peace Officers Week, May 8-14, to pay tribute to officers who serve our communities and to remember those who have died in the line of duty.

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and the week containing that date as National Police Week. In commemoration, the US flag is to be flown at half-staff on all government buildings on May 15. Since that time, law enforcement agencies and communities throughout the country have used the occasion to honor fallen officers and to recognize the contributions of those who support the work of law enforcement agencies.

National Peace Officers Week events in Greensboro include a 5K run to support Special Olympics on May 8, a golf tournament on May 12, and the Police and Citizens Appreciation Dinner on May 13. All events are open to the public.

For more information about run and golf tournament, contact Sherry Bruscino at 433-7280. Tickets for the appreciation dinner are $15 and are available by calling 378-6350.

At the dinner, which is held at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 204 Centreport Dr., the police department will name its Officer of the Year and recognize other officers who made a difference in the community. The police will also thank residents who have diligently supported their efforts.

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