4-20-2021 National Police Week PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
May 9- 15,2021
To recognize National Police Week 2021,and May 15'as Peace Officers Memorial Day,by
honoring the service and sacrifice of those law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty while
protecting our communities and safeguarding our democracy.
WHEREAS, the Congress and the President of the United States have declared law enforcement
officer safety and wellness a top priority, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police's Center
for Officer Safety and Wellness promotes the importance of individual, agency, family, and community
safety and wellness awareness;and
WHEREAS, the members of the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Department play an essential role
in safeguarding the rights and freedom of the citizens of Pittsylvania County,Virginia("County"); and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the problems, duties, and
responsibilities of their sheriff's department, and that members of the County's Sheriff's Department
recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against
violence or disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression or
intimidation;and
WHEREAS, the County's Sheriff's Department has grown to be a modern and scientific law
enforcement agency which unceasingly provides a vital public service.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors ("Board") calls upon all
County citizens, and upon all patriotic, civil, and educational organizations to observe the week of May 9
- 15, 2021 as Police Week with appropriate recognition and thanks for the police officers, past and
present,who by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities have rendered a dedicated service
to their communities and, in doing so, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring
reputation for preserving the rights and security for all citizens; and
THE BOARD FURTHER calls upon all County citizens to observe May 15, 2021, as Peace
Officers Memorial Day to honor those peace officers who, through their courageous deeds, have lost
their lives or have become disabled in the performance of duty.
Given under my hand this 20th day of April, 2021.
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obert"Bob"Warren,Chairman
Pitts ani y Board of Supervisors
= vid M. S erman,Clerk
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors