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During Police Week We Remember the Sacrifice of the 53 Oakland Police Officers that have been killed in the line of duty.
May 13, 2021
Contact: Oakland Police Officers' Association: (510) 834-9670
Email: policeofficers@opoa.org
13 May 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
During Police Week We Remember the Sacrifice of the 53
Oakland Police Officers that have been killed in the line of duty.
National Police Week occurs every May, to acknowledge the sacrifice and bravery of the women and men of law enforcement who strive everyday to protect our communities. This year the names of 394 officers who made the ultimate sacrifice were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Throughout the pandemic, Oakland Police Officers have been on duty serving the
residents of our city. Despite our thinning ranks and a staggering increase in violent crime Oakland’s Police Officers have been here for our city.
Oakland Police Officers’ Association President Barry Donelan said, “I hope Oakland recognizes and values the courageous women and men who selflessly wear the OPD badge. The risks of our profession were tragically on display this Police Week in California, when two police officers in Stockton and San Luis Obispo were murdered in service to their communities. We honor them, along with the 53 Oakland Police Officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our city.”
While the pandemic forced the cancellation of both state and Oakland annual memorials there are some events for national police week. The 33rd Annual Candlelight Vigil, is happening virtually today at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific).
What is National Police Week? In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
About the Oakland Police Officers’ Association: The Oakland Police Officers’ Association (OPOA) represents all sworn members at all ranks within the Oakland Police Department. Representing the hardest working Police Officers in America. The OPOA can be found on the Web at www.opoa.org.
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