Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Annual Blue Mass

At the annual Blue Mass, first responders gather to remember the contributions of those who have served in law enforcement and public safety agencies and to ask for continued protection for them in the future. Representatives of federal and local law enforcement and public safety agencies from the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area and around the country attend at St. Patrick Catholic Church in downtown Washington, D.C. The service begins at 12:10pm.

Saturday, May 10, 2025

National Police Week 5K

The NPW5K is presented by the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP). Registration begins at 7 am, with opening announcements at 8:45am. The race begins at 9:00 am. For more information, visit the National Police Week 5K page.

Sunday, May 11, 2025

National Police K-9 Memorial Service

The National Police K-9 Memorial Service will include a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the memory of fallen police K-9s who have given their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. and will be held at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, 450 F St. NW Washington DC, 20001. For uniformed personnel, dress in Class A or Uniform of the Day. For more information, visit www.nationalpolicedogfoundation.org/k9-memorial or contact service@nationalpolicedogfoundation.org.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Annual Candlelight Vigil

Each year, hundreds of names of officers killed in the line of duty are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. These names are then read aloud during the annual Candlelight Vigil to memorialize those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The Annual Candlelight Vigil will be held on the National Mall (between 4th and 7th Streets and Madison and Jefferson Drives) in Washington, DC. The ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. and last around 2 hours. For additional information please call 202-737-3400 or visit nleomf.org.

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service

Sponsored by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police and the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary. The Memorial Service will be held on the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The Service mainly honors the officers who recently made the ultimate sacrifice and pays tribute to all the fallen. More details will be provided when available. The Service begins at 12 noon and is expected to run approximately 3 hours. All law enforcement attending must wear their badge on their outer most garment. They must also have two (2) forms of government id, which must include their Department’s credentials. Retired officers are not permitted to carry their firearm on United States Capitol grounds and will be turned away.

MEDIA

Members of the media must complete a Media Access Form for the service. Equipment must be in place with check-in between 5am-6am on May 15 (check-in location is at Peace Circle at the white tent located on the sidewalk.) You must present two forms of ID to gain access. All media inquiries may be directed to the following email: media.policememorialservice@gmail.com.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Annual Steve Young National Honor Guard Competition and Pipe Band Competition

The Honor Guard and Pipeband Exhibition will be located at the U.S. Capitol Building Reflecting Pool, which is on the West Side of the Capitol near 3rd Street, SW. Teams will provide a one (1) day event consisting of three segments including Team Inspection, the Color Guard Posting of the Colors and the Exhibition Phase. The performance is to honor those being remembered during National Police Week at our Nation's Capital. These performances are a tribute to the fallen peace officers, their families and to those law enforcement officers across our nation that will stand vigilant in protecting our communities tonight and every night. For more information, please visit www.policeweekhonorguard.com. Time: 8 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m.