On May 4th, 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week.

      Established by a joint resolution of Congress on October 1st, 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

​Yolo County

Retired 

Peace Officers'

​Association