HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR051418KPDcelebratesNationalPoliceWeekBERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.
Mayor
COUNTY OF KAUA'I
KAUA`I POLICE DEPARTMENT
News Release
For Immediate Release: May 14, 2018
WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Managing Director
DARRYL PERRY, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
KPD celebrates National Police Week
LIHU'E — The Kauai Police Department celebrates National Police Week, May 13 — 19,
to pay tribute to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho Jr. recognized the department and honored the families of
fallen officers during a proclamation ceremony held Monday morning at the Lihu'e Civic
Center's Mo`ikeha Courtyard.
The Kauai County Council will also present a Council Certificate of Recognition to the
Kauai Police Department on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Historic County Building's Council
Chambers.
"Here on Kauai, we join the nation and the tens of thousands of law enforcement
officers in honoring those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice," said Mayor Bernard Carvalho
Jr. during his proclamation presentation. "We salute you and your families yesterday, today, and
tomorrow."
During the ceremony five police recruits read the names of the fallen officers throughout
the state of Hawaii. A moment of silence followed.
"By the reading of the names we remember and honor the fallen so that we never
forget," said Deputy Chief Michael Contrades as he closed the ceremony. "I'd like to take this
opportunity to thank the brave officers of the Kauai Police Department who every day strive to
keep our community safe from those who choose to do it harm."
National Police Week was created in 1962 by a Congressional Joint Resolution that was
signed by President John F. Kennedy, proclaiming May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial
Day in remembrance of police officers killed in the line of duty.
President Donald J. Trump has called upon all states to display the American flag at
half-staff on May 15, 2018, in observance of this day.
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