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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing the National Police Week of May 12-18, 2019 as Peace Office Appreciation Week in Solano County, with special recognition to those peace officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty (Chairwoman Hannigan)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Sheriff recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution recognizing the National Police Week of May 12-18, 2019 as Peace Office Appreciation Week in Solano County, with special recognition to those peace officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
SUMMARY:
In recognition of the contributions that our peace officers make to our Nation, Congress by Senate Joint Resolution, has designated the week in which Peace Officers Memorial day falls as National Police Week. This week has been set aside to honor the many peace officers who bravely hold forth as guardians of life and property, warriors battling crime and protectors of a citizen's right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
The Sheriff's Office recognizes the need to raise public awareness about the services and functions of peace officers and therefore wishes to participate in the upcoming National Police Officers Appreciation Week.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost associated with preparing this agenda item is included in the department's FY2018/19 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials are included in the Board's FY2018/19 Adopted Budget. There is no additional financial impact on the County as a result of recognizing May 12-18, 2019 as Police Week and Peace Officers Appreciation Week.
DISCUSSION:
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. Established by joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays ...
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