Bipartisan Senate Resolution Designates National Police Week 2025

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A bipartisan group of 84 senators has introduced a resolution to designate May 11-17, 2025, as National Police Week, honoring the hard work and sacrifices of law enforcement officers across the country. The resolution not only recognizes the bravery and dedication of these officers but also expresses support for the essential mission they undertake in service to their communities and the nation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), has introduced a resolution to designate the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as National Police Week.
  • The resolution honors the 234 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in 2024 and the 18 officers killed so far in 2025.
  • The Senate unanimously adopted the resolution, which expresses unwavering support for law enforcement officers across the U.S. in the pursuit of preserving safe and secure communities.
  • The resolution also recognizes the need to ensure that law enforcement officers have the equipment, training, and resources they need to protect their own health and safety while protecting the public.
  • Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) joined Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and 80 other senators in supporting the resolution.
  • This is not the first time Sen. Kennedy has introduced legislation to support law enforcement officers, having also introduced the Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Act and the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Reform Act.
  • The Kennedy-backed Recruit and Retain Act was passed in Aug. 2023 to address the nationwide shortage of law enforcement officers and increase recruitment.
  • The Thin Blue Line Act, introduced in Jan. 2025, makes the targeting, killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer an aggravating factor when considering capital punishment.

Statistics:

  • 234 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in 2024
  • 18 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty so far in 2025
  • 84 senators introduced the National Police Week resolution

Sources:

  • United States Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana)
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa)
  • Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois)
  • Senate Judiciary Committee
  • National Police Week resolution (Available online)
  • MIL OSI USA News, Source: United States Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana)