Bowling Green Today

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has joined a broad bipartisan coalition of Senators in introducing a resolution to designate the week of May 12 through 18, 2024, as National Police Week. The resolution is intended to honor the 226 law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty during 2023.

“The selflessness and courage of our police officers from Kentucky and across the country inspires us to work toward a safer and more just society,” said Dr. Paul. “National Police Week provides an opportunity to honor their hard work and remember the fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. It serves as a solemn reminder of the risks officers face daily and the courage they exhibit while safeguarding our communities.“

The resolution designates "National Police Week" for May 12 through May 18, 2024, expresses unwavering support for law enforcement officers across the United States in preserving safe and secure communities, recognizes the need for adequate equipment, training, and resources for these officers, acknowledges that police officers and other law enforcement personnel should be remembered and honored—especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice—and encourages U.S. citizens to observe National Police Week by honoring law enforcement personnel.

Along with Dr. Paul, this resolution is cosponsored by numerous U.S. Senators including Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), John Cornyn (R-TX), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Mike Lee (R-UT), Chris Coons (D-DE), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Alex Padilla (D-CA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Jack Reed (D-RI), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Tom Carper (D-DE), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Susan Collins (R-ME), Bob Casey (D-PA), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Jon Tester (D-MT), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), John Thune (R-SD), Michael Bennet (D-CO) and many others.