On this Memorial Day, the United Federation of Police Officers’ pauses with solemn gratitude to honor the courageous men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our nation. This day stands as a profound reminder of the cost of freedom and the extraordinary sacrifice made by those who answered the call to serve with duty, bravery, and unwavering commitment for our Nation.

Memorial Day is more than a date on the calendar; it is an occasion for reflection, remembrance, and respect. It invites us to recognize the selflessness of those who made the ultimate sacrifice and to acknowledge the enduring debt of gratitude owed by a grateful nation. Their service and devotion continue to inspire us and remind us of the values of honor, courage, and unity that strengthen our communities and our country.

As we gather with family, friends, and neighbors, may we do so with thoughtful remembrance of those whose sacrifice made such moments possible. Let us take time to honor their memory, support the families who carry their legacy forward, and renew our shared commitment to service, compassion, and civic responsibility. On this Memorial Day, we extend our deepest respect to the fallen and our sincere gratitude to all who have served. We wish you a meaningful, reflective, and peaceful day of remembrance.

We’re excited to announce that the United Federation of Police Officers’ has partnered with the Vermont Police Association for the first annual charity golf tournament, taking place on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Montague Golf Club. This event will bring together community members, legislative leaders, and law enforcement professionals from across the Northeast States for a day of camaraderie, competition, and for meaningful cause.

We’re currently seeking sponsors to help make this inaugural event a success. All proceeds from the tournament will directly to startup and support the Vermont Police Association’s charitable initiatives, including programs that benefit injured police officers, their families, and survivor support efforts throughout Vermont.

There are a variety of sponsorship opportunities designed to provide meaningful visibility for your organization, including prize support and donations. Our sponsorship opportunities can be viewed at: https://www.vtvpa.org/golf-classic-sponser

Your sponsorship not only helps fund critical programs, but will also demonstrate your organization’s commitment to supporting those who serve our communities every day.

Thank you for your consideration and support. All UFPO locals playing should also email crhoar@ufpo.us

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

On this Peace Officers Memorial Day, observed during our Nation’s time-honored Police Week, we pay tribute to the men and women of law enforcement who have devoted their lives to safeguarding our families and communities.  Our grateful country joins them in honoring the memory of the fallen officers who gave their lives protecting their fellow citizens, and we stand resolutely beside the families they left behind.  We also recognize those who have been injured in the line of duty and the families who have stood faithfully by their side through hardship and recovery, and we pledge our steadfast support to those who continue to wear the badge. 

Before I took office, America was gripped by a left-wing-fueled lawlessness that shook the very foundations of our society.  Through soft-on-crime policies, rampant illegal immigration, and reckless cashless bail programs, crime surged to historic heights while American families suffered and our cities descended into chaos — placing our brave officers needlessly in harm’s way.  Through it all, the officers standing on the front lines never faltered in their duty to protect the innocent and confront the guilty, yet they were too often hindered, and even punished, for carrying out the mission they had sworn to uphold. 

Since returning to office, I have worked to fulfill my promise to the American people that my Administration would restore law and order to every corner of this land.  I immediately directed Federal resources into our country’s most crime-ridden cities to assist local law enforcement, standing shoulder to shoulder with them in their vital mission.  We have also taken decisive action to end so called “sanctuary state” laws concocted by the Biden-Harris administration, where the price was paid in blood by innocent Americans and by the brave law enforcement officers forced to watch criminal illegal aliens walk free and commit horrific crimes that could have been prevented.  By stripping away these dangerous impediments to law enforcement, we are empowering police to do their jobs fully and freely, and the results speak for themselves — in our Nation’s capital, crime has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded, and peace has returned to the streets of many storied American cities.  Today, on-duty law enforcement officer deaths have dropped to an 80-year low — and we have seen dramatic reductions in rapes, robberies, aggravated assaults, shooting deaths, traffic fatalities, and overdose deaths. 

Last summer, I was proud to sign the Working Families Tax Cuts Act which includes no tax on overtime, ensuring our police officers can keep more of their hard-earned paycheck as they work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.  I also signed an Executive Order on Taking Steps to End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans, ending cashless bail within the Federal justice system for every offense that poses a clear danger to public safety.  Under my leadership, never again will our citizens be preyed upon by repeat offenders who belong behind bars.  I remain firmly committed to seeing that violent criminals are locked away, that law enforcement has every tool at their disposal to do their jobs well, and that American families can once again live in peace and safety from sea to shining sea.

On this Peace Officers Memorial Day, we solemnly commemorate the officers who gave their lives in the line of duty across our Nation.  Throughout Police Week, we honor the sacrifices of our law enforcement community and the families who stand beside them.  United in gratitude, we recommit ourselves to supporting those who keep the peace in our neighborhoods, and we offer our heartfelt appreciation for the service they render to community and country.  Their steady presence brings calm to our streets, their dedication preserves the order that allows our Nation to flourish, and their unwavering vigilance is the reason families across America can rest under the promise of a safer tomorrow.

By a joint resolution approved October 1, 1962, as amended (Public Law 87-726, 76 Stat. 676), and by Public Law 105-225 (36 U.S.C. 136-137), the President has been authorized and requested to designate May 15 of each year as “Peace Officers Memorial Day” and the week in which it falls as “Police Week.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 10 through May 16, 2026, as Police Week.  I call upon all Americans to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.  I also call on the Governors of the States and Territories and officials of other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.

                              DONALD J. TRUMP

It is with profound sorrow that the United Federation of Police Officers express our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and fellow Maine Game Wardens of the bravery of Warden Joshua Tibbetts who gave his life in the line of duty on Tuesday in Avon Maine in a plane crash. Warden Tibbetts was on a routine aerial fish stocking mission for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, flying from Crystal Lake in Gray to Rangeley and then east to Avon to help stock lakes and ponds with trout and salmon. Aerial stocking is a common practice, with Maine warden pilots releasing over 182,000 fish annually. The sacrifice made in service to the State of Maine is a solemn reminder of the risks our law enforcement officers face each day to ensure our safety and well-being. This Warden’s unwavering dedication, courage, and sense of duty will never be forgotten. Their legacy lives on in the countless lives they touched and the difference they made through their selfless commitment.

We stand in solidarity with all those grieving this loss, honoring not only the memory of the Warden Joshua Tibbetts but also the values for which he stood. As we reflect on their service, let us extend our deepest sympathies and support to those left behind, offering comfort during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers remain with Warden Tibbetts loved ones, Maine Game Warden, and the entire State of Maine, as we remember and pay tribute.

Please join National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial Fund and the United Federation of Police Officers’ at 8pm tonight (May 13th) on Mall in Washington, D.C., thousands of family members, friends, colleagues, and law enforcement supporters will come together to honor the 363 fallen officers during the 38th Candlelight Vigil. Together, we will gather in solemn reflection, support surviving families, and recognize those who gave their lives in the line of duty.

“This National Police Week we celebrate the bravery and integrity of all law enforcement officers who selflessly dedicate their lives in service to our communities. We also honor the courage of those who lost their lives in the line of duty and extend our deepest condolences to their loved ones,” said UFPO and National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial Fund Board of Directors Member Sean R. McArdle. “We are grateful for our law enforcement members who continue to respond to the call of duty and show up for our communities when they are needed the most. These courageous men and women work tirelessly to improve public safety; we are proud to represent and support them.” 

Each year, during National Police Week, our nation comes together to honor the courage, sacrifice and dedication of law enforcement officers. Originally established in 1962, President John F. Kennedy issued the first proclamation for Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week to remember and honor law enforcement officers for their service and sacrifices in protecting our communities with dedication and courage. Peace Officers Memorial Day, which falls on May 15 every year, specifically honors law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty and all federal government flags are to fly has half-staff.

Each year, hundreds of names of officers killed in the line of duty are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. Each year the UFPO has the honor of reading some of these names aloud during the annual Candlelight Vigil to memorialize those who made the ultimate sacrifice. This year UFPO Board Member, Officer Joshua Lake will be reading names on behalf of the United Federation of Police Officer’s. Officer Lake stated “this is a great honor on behalf of UFPO to be able to read the names of my fallen brothers and sister”.

The 38th Annual Candlelight Vigil will be held on Wednesday, May 13 on the Mall in Washington, DC. 

Join the National Police Dog Foundation and members of the UFPO for “We Remember the Heroes” National Police K-9 Memorial Service. The National Canine Memorial Service is an annual event held on May 11^th dedicated to honoring the extraordinary contributions and sacrifices of service and working dogs across the country. This solemn occasion brings together handlers, families, and supporters to pay tribute to canines that have served in roles in law enforcement, search and rescue, and therapy. Through heartfelt speeches, ceremonial activities, and moments of remembrance, the service acknowledges the unwavering loyalty and bravery of these remarkable animals.

Attendees will gather at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial site at 1pm, where wreaths are laid, stories are shared, and the names of fallen canine heroes are read aloud. The event serves as an opportunity for communities to express gratitude, foster awareness of canine service roles, and support ongoing initiatives that benefit both working dogs and their handlers

As National Police Week beginning today, the United Federation of Police is proud long-time members of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Board of Directors. This is special time each year when communities across the United States come together to celebrate and thank our dedicated law enforcement officers. Created by Congress in 1962 signed into law by President John F. Kennedy on October 1, 1962 designating every May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, this week gives us all a chance to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and to show our appreciation for the many officers who work tirelessly to keep our neighborhoods safe.

In 1981, United Federation of Police Officers, Inc., donated the first $5,000 to Congressman Mario Biaggi, the Chairman of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). Congressman Mario Biaggi was the original sponsor of the bill which introduced legislation in order to recognize those who gave the supreme sacrifice in the performance of their duties by building the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. These hollow grounds serve as a permanent memorial to those killed in the line of duty.

During National Police Week, cities and towns host memorial ceremonies, family-friendly events, and educational activities. People gather to share stories, offer support, and honor the memories of loved ones. From candlelight vigils to parades, each event brings us closer as a community and highlights the important contributions of our law enforcement professionals.

National Police Week is also a wonderful opportunity for residents, businesses, and organizations to express gratitude for their local police departments, reflect on the value of public safety, and build stronger relationships between officers and the people they serve. By joining in these activities, we show our respect and appreciation for those who go above and beyond to keep our communities safe, vibrant, and welcoming.

It is with profound sorrow that the United Federation of Police Officers express our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and fellow Massachusetts Troopers of the bravery of Trooper Kevin Trainor who gave his life in the line of duty on Wednesday morning in Lynnfield Massachusetts in a driver driving the wrong-way crash on Route 1. The sacrifice made in service to Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a solemn reminder of the risks our law enforcement officers face each day to ensure our safety and well-being. This Trooper’s unwavering dedication, courage, and sense of duty will never be forgotten. Their legacy lives on in the countless lives they touched and the difference they made through their selfless commitment.

We stand in solidarity with all those grieving this loss, honoring not only the memory of the Trooper Trainor but also the values for which he stood. As we reflect on their service, let us extend our deepest sympathies and support to those left behind, offering comfort during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers remain with Trooper Trainor’s loved ones, Massachusetts State Police, and entire commonwealth, as we remember and pay tribute to a true hero.

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Join the Washington Nationals, the United Federation of Police Officers (UFPO) and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) on Friday, May 15th in Washington D.C. as the Nationals host the Baltimore Orioles. Each ticket purchased through this offer includes a $5.00 donation to the NLEOMF. Come out and support our men and woman in uniform, this offer is open to all law enforcement officers, family, friends, and supporters.

There aremultiple specially priced seating options to choose from starting as low as $54.00 (with fees).

Each ticket includes a $5.00 donation to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

For more information or to purchase a group of 13 or more tickets, please contact Washington Nationals Representative Jeremy Breakstone at 202-640-7291 or Jeremy.Breakstone@nationals.com.