Beshear orders flags lowered to half-staff in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Friday, May 15, in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

According to the governor’s office, a joint resolution of Congress, approved Oct. 1, 1962, designated May 15 of each year as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as Police Week. This observance pays tribute to local, state and federal peace officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty.

“Kentucky’s law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to serve and protect us, and we cannot thank them enough. Those who made the ultimate sacrifice especially deserve to be remembered and revered,” Beshear said. “Please take some extra time this week to let those who wear the badge in your community know that you appreciate and care about them.”

Beshear encourages individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the Commonwealth to join in this tribute.