WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump marked Police Week on the White House by praising legislation enforcement officers, honoring fallen officers and highlighting his administration’s public security priorities.
Speaking throughout a Rose Garden occasion on May 11, Trump stated Police Week is a time to acknowledge “the heroes who keep America safe” and bear in mind officers who died within the line of obligation.
“This week especially, our thoughts turn to the officers who gave their lives in the line of duty,” Trump stated. “To all of the incredible police officers, sheriffs, deputies, law enforcement officers — all law enforcement — we want to thank you.”
Trump issued a proclamation designating May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 10-16 as Police Week. The observance dates again to 1962, when President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
In the proclamation, Trump stated the nation “stands resolutely beside the families” of officers killed within the line of obligation and acknowledged officers injured whereas serving their communities.
During the occasion, Trump acknowledged leaders from a number of federal legislation enforcement businesses, together with the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals Service, Secret Service, U.S. Park Police and Department of Homeland Security. He additionally acknowledged leaders from the Fraternal Order of Police, National Sheriffs’ Association, National Border Patrol Council and Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association.
Trump stated his administration has centered on lowering crime in Washington, D.C., crediting the National Guard, federal legislation enforcement and native companions for public security efforts within the metropolis.
“We took Washington, D.C., which was a very, very dangerous place … into one of the safest cities anywhere in our country,” Trump stated.
Trump additionally stated his administration has made “nearly 200,000 criminal arrests nationwide” and eliminated “nearly 615,000 illegal alien criminals” from the nation.
The president additionally referenced an govt order he stated directed the lawyer normal to pursue the loss of life penalty for anybody convicted of killing a police officer.
“From day one, my administration has made public safety and the support of our law enforcement our absolute highest priority,” Trump stated.
The occasion additionally included recognition of NYPD Assistant Chief Aaron Edwards, whom Trump praised for serving to apprehend a suspect throughout a violent protest exterior Gracie Mansion. Trump stated Edwards was impressed to affix the NYPD after seeing officers reply to the Sept. 11 assaults.
“This Police Week, we pray for the families of our fallen officers,” Trump stated. “And we thank the heroes who wear the badge and risk their lives every day on behalf of our nation.”
Trump closed by telling officers in attendance that they’re “restoring the foundation of law and order” within the nation.
“You don’t know how much respect people respect you. They love you,” Trump stated. “I know it. And they tell me about it all the time.”
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