Police Week

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  • By Airman 1st Class Mariah Haddenham
  • 36th Wing Public Affairs
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam --  Team Andersen concluded National Police Week with a retreat ceremony at 4:30 p.m. May 15, at the Arc Light Memorial Park flagpole.

National Police Week occurs each year during the week of May 15, in recognition of the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement.

Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, 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.

"Over the past 25 years, Police Week has grown to not only honor officers who have fallen in the line of duty, but all first responders," said Senior Master Sgt. Shane Murray, 736th Security Forces Squadron manager.

Police Week is headed up by the 36th Security Forces Squadron, and supported by the 736 SFS.

"Bringing all the different agencies and squadrons together to work toward a common goal is my favorite part of Police Week," said Sergeant Murray. "It helps build interoperability and relationships; it also makes the community aware of our first responders and what they have to sacrifice each day."

Police Week is meant to pay respect to those who have fallen in the line of duty, but also for first responders to build moral and camaraderie.

"Police week incorporates many different first responders with each other and educates them on each other's job specialties and what they have to go through to help save the lives of the populous," said Staff Sgt. Daniel Crane, 736 SFS.

A week of appreciation is more than deserved for the men and women who work daily to protect the safety and well being of servicemembers at Andersen.

"It is a chance to pay tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives," said Sergeant Murray. "Police Week builds pride and ownership in being a part of a special career field. It's a hard job, so this shows them what they are fighting for. It shows that people respect what they do and they are proud of them. It's a nice feeling."