Yes!  The Memorial Service is open to everyone.  We encourage anyone within the law enforcement community to attend this important event.  Last year, an estimated 40,000 people attended!

There is absolutely no charge for attending the Memorial Service.

The Police Week committee has made arrangements with Washington DC Accomodations to provide discounted rates on hotel rooms for our Police Week attendees.  Please click here to obtain pricing and reservations.   If you have a group please contact Nancy Riker at 202-289-2220 Ext. 102.

Law enforcement attendees are encouraged to attend in dress uniform.  For all other attendees, we suggest wearing business attire.  If you are in plain clothes and have a "raid badge", we suggest that you wear your raid badge exposed with a black memorial band across it.  Please keep in mind the prevailing weather conditions - it can be very hot that time of year.  Water is provided, however, we suggest that you consider bringing an umbrella and sun screen.

Metro!  The closest Metro stop is Capitol South, which is one block away.  Capitol South is located on the Orange/Blue Lines.  There is no street parking anywhere near the Capitol, so please don't attempt to drive to the event.  Due to security restrictions at the Capitol, we ask that everyone arrives at least one hour early.

The security at the event is handled by the Secret Service and the Capitol Police.  All attendees will be required to go through metal detectors before entering the grounds of the Capitol.  If you do not need your weapon, we suggest you leave it at home.  Law enforcment officers with weapons MUST have valid photo ID's.  Non-law enforcement attendees are prohibited from bringing weapons.

The Memorial Service is expected to run approximately two hours.

National Police Week draws in between 25,000 to 40,000 attendees.  The attendees come from departments thoughout the United States as well as from agencies thoughout the world.  This provides a unique opportunity to meet others that share a common brotherhood.  In that spirit, the Fraternal Order of Police DC Lodge #1 sponsors receptions each afternoon and evening during Police Week.  These events are open to all law enforcement personnel and are an experience unlike any other.

The receptions are held outside in the 700 block of 4th Street and cover a two city block area.  Parking is unavailable, so we suggest you take a cab or Metro.  The closest Metro is Juduciary Square (Red Line), which is only one block away.  Judiciary Square also happens to be the location of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.  For a map of the area, please visit the FOP web site at http://www.dc-fop.

Should I fly the flag at half staff on May 15th?

The US Flag may be flown at half staff by Presidential Proclamation. or by the State Governor.  On Memorial Day the flag should be displayed at half staff till noon.  Your flag can be flown at half staff  upon reliable information that a past or present President or Vice President has died.

By statue,  the President is required to issue each year a proclamation requiring goverment buildings to hal staff the flag and invite all the people of the U.S. to do so as well, on the follwoing days:
              
                 May 15th, Peace Officer's Memorial Day
                September 11th, Patriot Day
                 December 7th, National Pearl Harbor Rememberance Day

February 8, 2010

Chiefs, Commanders and Motor Officers,

The week of May 12 through May 16, 2010 will mark the Annual Police Week Memorial observance. I have the honor of coordinating this years’ escorts in support of The Concern’s of Police Survivors (COP’S) and COP’S Kids events. Motorcycle units wishing to honor our fellow officers, their eternal sacrifice and their surviving family members should schedule their working hours around the follow assignments.

Wednesday, May 12^th and Thursday May 13, the police survivors will arrive at Ronald Reagan Airport. Motor Officers should report to the lower concourse, ready to ride at 0900 hours. Wednesday’s expected end of tour is 1800 hours. Thursday’s tour is extended.

Thursday, May 13^th, In addition to the airport arrivals is the Annual Candle Light Vigil. All motors should report to the Alexandria Hilton Hotel, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria Va. NLT 1600 hours, ready to ride. End of tour is expected to be 2000 hours.

Friday, May 14^th Motors have NO official Duties. They are encouraged to sightsee and enjoy the local area.

Saturday, May 15^th is the Annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Service. Motor Officers wishing to ride in the early escorts should report to the Alexandria Hilton NLT 0730 hours. Officers wishing to ride in the final procession should report to the rear of the Alexandria Hilton NLT 0930 hours. All Motor Officer responsibilities end at 1200 hours.

Sunday, May 16^th Motors will escort the COP’S Kids buses to the National FBI Training Academy, Quantico, Va. Officers should report ready to ride at 0830 hours at the Alexandria Hilton, Seminary Rd. Officers should report to Quantico for the return ride NLT 1530 hours. This is a rewarding experience for all motor officers who choose to work the escort.

PVP Communications will furnish lunch and refreshments at the airport and all reporting escorts. Their continued support for the Motor Officers during this special event is appreciated.

If any questions about MOTOR OFFICERS ONLY, contact

Jeff Capps

COP’s Escort Coordinator

USPP Motor Sgt. (Retired)

C-704.796.6479

E-njcapps@windstream.net