Bill > H6330

This resolution commemorates May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week" in Rhode Island, honoring law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Drawing from historical precedent established by Presidents Kennedy and Clinton, the resolution highlights the significant risks faced by police officers, noting that in 2023, 164 officers died nationwide, 342 were shot, and 43,469 were assaulted while performing their duties. The resolution references the Officer Down Memorial Page, which has recorded 26,921 line-of-duty deaths since 1791, including 54 from Rhode Island. It recognizes the annual memorial event in Washington D.C., where approximately 40,000 people gather to honor fallen officers. The resolution formally acknowledges the sacrifices of law enforcement personnel and directs the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies of the resolution to various police organizations, including the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association, and the Rhode Island Troopers Association.

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