Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2020

In simple terms

This proclamation designates May 15, 2020 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 10-16, 2020 as Police Week, calling on Americans to observe with ceremonies and encouraging governors to fly flags at half-staff. It honors law enforcement officers, mentions the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement established by a 2019 executive order, and notes the White House will be lit in blue on May 15.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 28835

Record & deadlines

May 8, 2020Signed
Signed by the President
May 13, 2020FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 85 FR 28835
Federal Register PDF
May 16, 2020
Police Week ends
May 15, 2020
Peace Officers Memorial Day; White House lit in blue; flags at half-staff
May 10, 2020
Police Week begins

Key directives

Proclaim May 15, 2020 as Peace Officers Memorial Day
Proclaim May 10-16, 2020 as Police Week
Light White House in blue on May 15, 2020
Call upon Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities
Call on Governors and Territorial officials to direct flags be flown at half-staff on May 15
Encourage Americans to display flags from homes and businesses on May 15

Who is ordered

Governors of the States and Territories

What to expect

Immediate

White House lit in blue on May 15, 2020
flag at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.