In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, National Police Week. 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. Listed below are the events planned at the national level in Washington D.C. as well as Michigan's Peace Officers' Candlelight Memorial Service. Many events will take place before the official dates of Police Week in 2018.

May 7 — Michigan

Monday, May 7: 25th Annual Michigan Peace Officers’ Candlelight Memorial Service — 7 p.m. east steps of Lansing State Capitol, 100 North Capitol Avenue. Contact Denise Scarbrough, Michigan Concerns of Police Survivors President at (877) 464-2677 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

May 13-19 — Washington D.C.

Tuesday, May 1: 24th Annual Blue Mass — 12:10 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 619 Tenth Street, NW (10th & G Streets). Call (202) 347-2713 or visit www.saintpatrickdc.org

Saturday, May 5: 27th Annual Corrections Officers’ Wreath Laying Ceremony & Honor Guard Competition — 10 a.m.-noon at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Honoring Corrections Personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. www.mwcog.org or contact Tim Schaible at (443) 467-2021 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Monday, May 7: 39th Annual Washington Area Law Enforcement Memorial Service — 11:30 a.m. in front of the Memorial Fountain, 300 Indiana Ave., NW. The FOP Auxiliary will host a luncheon at DC FOP Lodge, 711 4th St. NW after service. Those interested in volunteering or attending the service, email Patty Sucato at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Friday, May 11: 1st Annual Police K-9 Memorial Service — 1 p.m. at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Service will include a wreath laying ceremony to honor police K-9s who lost their lives in the line of duty. The National Police Dog Foundation will host a reception at DC FOP Lodge #1, 711 4th St. NW after service. Email Judi Reilly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit https://nationalpolicedogfoundation.org/

Friday, May 11-16: National Police Week Retail Center — opens 9 a.m. (daily hours vary) 309 E Street (Corner of 4th of E Streets, NW) Fellowship Hall of First Trinity Church, one block from the Memorial. www.nleomf.org/programs/policeweek/retail-center

Saturday, May 12: 12th Annual National Police Week 5k — 9 a.m. 601 4th Street, NW, adjacent to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. www.nationalpoliceweek5k.com

Sunday, May 13: 23rd Annual Law Ride & Wreath Laying Ceremony — Line up begins at 8 a.m. with kick stands up at 10:45 a.m. from RFK Stadium/Armory, 19th and East Capitol St., NE to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial for wreath laying and presentations 11 a.m.-noon. Contact JD Perkins at (240) 463-3294 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Sly Barnes at (202) 957-1100 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.lawride.com

Monday, May 14: National Police Survivors’ Conference and C.O.P.S. Kids/Teens (Day 1 of 2) — 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for surviving family, co-workers and law enforcement. Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA. School aged children of fallen officers take part in activities tailored for their age at Quantico. Advanced registration required. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., call (573) 346-4911 or visit www.nationalcops.org

Tuesday, May 15: 37th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Services — 11 a.m. West Front, U.S. Capitol. Service expected to last about two hours. www.policeweek.org or contact Lou Cannon at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Linda Hennie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Wednesday, May 16: National Police Survivors’ Conference and C.O.P.S. Kids/Teens (Day 2 of 2) — 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for surviving family, co-workers and law enforcement. Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA. School aged children of fallen officers take part in activities tailored for their age at Quantico. Advanced registration required. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., call (573) 346-4911 or visit www.nationalcops.org