As America pays special recognition to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, the nation must pause.
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the calendar week in which it falls as National Police Week.
These are challenging times for the law enforcement community due to the culture of violence throughout American society, as well as the controversies involving policing.
Yet, the fact remains that law enforcement is an honorable profession, and our ethical guardians serve America when honoring the badge and communities they protect.
Alarming Law Enforcement Fatalities
As of May 8, 2016, there is an alarming uptick in law enforcement fatalities according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF).
Compared to the same time frame last year, there are already 17 firearms-related fatalities, a 70 percent increase.
