National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

The National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is the perfect date to show the people who protect us how important they are. Gratitude is the least we can give to officers. Join the holiday!

History

Police officers do hard work every day. Their days are active and loaded, associated with life risks. Often, they work at night, patrolling the streets of the city or looking for criminals in hot pursuit. A calm, measured life is not about them.

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was created by several institutions in 2015. Its goal is to support US officers and improve their public image. This event was fueled by a 2014 incident in which an NYPD officer was involved in a shooting and Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager, was killed. This caused a huge outcry in the country and reduced confidence in law enforcement agencies. However, the American court acquitted the policeman.

There are about a million police officers in the country, and each of them sometimes faces serious decisions. They always act in accordance with the law and the interests of citizens. We must support them even in the most difficult times!

Interesting facts

Did you know that:

• Each state has its own police department, which is completely independent of the others;
• Couples cannot work in the same department, as this can harm the workflow;
• When transferred to a new department, the old ranks of the police officer are canceled, and they start their way up the career ladder anew.

How to celebrate

Do you know a police officer? Congratulate them on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: buy a gift, a tasty treat, or order a pizza. Invite them to a gala dinner and ask them to share stories from their work. Publish a post on social media and say thank you to everyone involved in the profession!

When is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in 2025?

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is observed on January 9 each year.

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