36 U.S.C. § 137 : US Code - Section 137: Police Week

Search 36 U.S.C. § 137 : US Code - Section 137: Police Week

The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation -
(1) designating the week in which May 15 occurs as Police Week
in recognition of the service given by men and women who stand
guard to protect the people of the United States through law
enforcement; and
(2) inviting State and local governments and the people of the
United States to observe Police Week with appropriate ceremonies
and activities, including the display of the flag at halfstaff.