05/15/2024
On Wednesday, the American flag will be flown from sunup to sundown at half-staff to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day.
It is one of two days in which federal law requires American flags be lowered to half-staff. The other is Memorial Day.
Peace Officers Memorial Day is on May 15 each year. It is set aside to honor local, state and federal peace officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty.
“On Peace Officers Memorial Day and during Police Week, we recognize the incredible courage of our Nation’s police officers and honor the fallen heroes, whose ultimate sacrifice we can never repay,” the White House said in a proclamation statement.