National Police Week

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week, when we pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of our fallen law enforcement officers. National Police Week is a collaborative effort of various organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement and supporting their survivors.

Upcoming Events

Date: December 4-6, 2023

Location: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA

The training is free. Pre-registration is mandatory. Deadline to Register: November 6, 2023

The 3-day TLE training offers law enforcement agencies helpful information on how to appropriately respond to officers and their families affected by line-of-duty death, traumas, critical incidents, disability, and police suicide.

Date: September 23

Location: The Wharf, Washington, DC

Date: October 6-8

Location: Harpers Ferry, WV

Get Involved

Meet other survivors and/or volunteer to help those affected by line of duty death.

Chapter elections will be held in March 2024. We are seeking candidates to serve in voting and non-voting positions. Interested? Contact Chapter president Danny Hickson at president@dc-cops.org.

The Chapter invites you to get involved and welcomes your support. Contact Chapter President Danny Hicks at president@dc-cops.org to learn more about the Chapter.

At the Chapter’s Annual Meeting held on March 23, 2022, membership elected the 2022 – 2024 Board:

President: Danny Hickson, MPD co-worker survivor
Vice President: Denise LeValley, surviving spouse of David LeValley, FBI, EOW: 5/26/2018
Secretary: Domenica Wyatt, surviving fiancée of Lawrence Gleason, New York State Police, EOW: 2/11/2002
Treasurer: Hector Dittamo, surviving parent of Paul Dittamo, MPD, EOW: 10/30/2010

The Board approved appointment of non- voting Board members:
Parliamentarian: Doris Walker, surviving parent of Anthony (Tony) Walker, Pr. George’s County PD, EOW: 11/15/2003
Chaplain: Rev. Msgr. Sal Criscuolo, St. Patrick Church, Washington, DC
Law Enforcement Liaison: Sgt. Anthony Walsh, MPD surviving co-worker

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