Proclamation 10938—Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2025
Issued 2025-05-12 by Donald J. Trump
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President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation on May 12, 2025, titled "Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2025." This action officially designates May 15, 2025, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 11 through May 17, 2025, as Police Week. The proclamation calls upon all Americans to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and also asks Governors of the States and Territories and other officials to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day. This type of proclamation does not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
This proclamation is a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to peace officers. It expresses the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities, and honors brave officers. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition, requiring no congressional approval and facing no constitutional challenges.
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This proclamation designates "Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2025" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to peace officers memorial. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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