The Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP) has partnered with Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and law enforcement associations across America on a National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day scheduled for January 9th, 2015. In light of recent negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, there is a need to show law enforcement officers that our citizens recognize the difficult and sometimes impossible career they have chosen, in public service to us all.
What the public doesn’t see is the lengths law enforcement takes to keep our communities safe. On average, between 105 and 203 officers die in the line of duty each year, 50,000 officers are assaulted in the line of duty each year, 14,000 officers are injured in the line of duty each year, and over 300 officers commit suicide each year. There is no other profession in the world, except possibly the military, where you will find these kinds of statistics.
On January 9th, The organizations call our nation’s citizens to action in support of law enforcement. Those citizens who appreciate law enforcement and are discouraged about the negative attention being given, are encouraged take time on Friday, January 9th to show their support. Support can be shown in a number of ways:See a police officer? Thank a police officer. Wear blue clothing in support of law enforcement. Send a card of support to your local police department or state agency. Share a positive story about a positive law enforcement experience on social media Ask children in your community write letters in support of law enforcement Participate in Project Blue Light by proudly displaying your blue light in support of law enforcement Organize an event or a rally in support of your law enforcement officers.
