36 U.S.C. § 136 : US Code - Section 136: Peace Officers Memorial Day

Search 36 U.S.C. § 136 : US Code - Section 136: Peace Officers Memorial Day

The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation -
(1) designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor
of Federal, State, and local officers killed or disabled in the
line of duty;
(2) directing United States Government officials to display the
flag of the United States at halfstaff on all Government
buildings on Peace Officers Memorial Day, as provided by section
7(m) of title 4, United States Code; and
(3) inviting State and local governments and the people of the
United States to observe Peace Officers Memorial Day with
appropriate ceremonies and activities, including the display of
the flag at halfstaff.