Andersen observes National Police Week

Rich Rollins, 736th Security Forces Squadron, evades a 36th Security Forces Squadron defender during the Battle of the Badges Flag Football Tournament on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam May 13, 2014. The security forces members played an intramural football game as a part of National Police Week along with several other events held that week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adarius Petty/Released)

Andersen observes National Police Week

Children from the Andersen Child Development Center explore a police vehicle May 15, 2014, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 36th Security Forces Squadron demonstrated various types of equipment and skills during the week-long National Police Week event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cierra Presentado/Released)

Andersen observes National Police Week

Members of the 36th Security Forces Squadron jog down Arc Light Boulevard during National Police Week May 15, 2014, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The squadron conducted a ruck march to honor the memory of fallen defenders around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adarius Petty/Released)

Andersen observes National Police Week

36th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers salute as Staff Sgt. Terry White leads Ariet, a military working dog, into the vet clinic May 15, 2014, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The squadron performed military honors for Ariet before she was put to rest for medical reasons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin/Released)

Andersen observes National Police Week

36th and 736th Security Forces Squadron Airmen stand in formation for a retreat ceremony May 14, 2014, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Andersen recognized law enforcement professionals during National Police Week by coordinating multiple events to honor them and their families for the sacrifices they have made. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Morris/Released)

Andersen observes National Police Week

Published May 26, 2014
By 36th Wing Public Affairs
36th Wing Public Affairs

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Andersen observed National Police Week, which was May 11 through May 17, with multiple events on base, ranging from a "Battle of the Badges" football game to a retreat ceremony to honor fallen defenders.

National Police Week occurs each year during the week of May 15 in recognition of the service and sacrifice of members of U.S. law enforcement agencies. The week was established by Congress in 1962 as a way to recognize those law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty protecting others.