Stars & Stripes Updates, News and Proclamations

Presidential Proclamation –Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2016 PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND POLICE WEEK, 2016 For generations, the brave women and men of our Nation’s law enforcement have answered the call to serve and protect our communities.  Enduring long shifts in dangerous and unpredictable circumstances, our Nation’s peace officers embody the courage…

The President of the United States has ordered all governmental and public United States flags be flown at half-staff for the duration of May 15, 2013 to pay tribute to the men and women whom have taken the oath to protect and serve and to keep the neighborhoods of the country safe.