2026 Roll Call of Heroes
The 2026 Roll Call of Heroes includes officers who will be honored at the FOP Peace Officers' Memorial Service on May 15, 2026.
Other Important National Police Week Links
Ceremonial Motor Escorts
Any agency that would like to be considered for inclusion in the Ceremonial Motor Escorts during NPW should fill out the information form via the link below. Your information will be sent to Lt. Charlie Neal with the Arlington County Police Department for review. Please click on the link to view the schedule of events; times are tentative and subject to change as plans are developed.
NLEOMF Honor Guard Events
The NLEOMF has various opportunities for an agency's Honor Guard to participate in their events. This can be for the museum reception on May 12, the vigil on May 13, and standing watch at wall with the memorial wreath on May 15 after the memorial service.
FOP Honor Guard Competition
The FOP holds the Steve Young National Honor Guard Exhibition & Tribute on May 14. This is an opportunity for law enforcement organizations to compete and perform ceremonious and patriotic tributes for public viewing.
Volunteer at National Police Week
There are many opportunities that you can volunteer your time to help the survivors of America’s fallen law enforcement heroes. Please look over the available volunteer opportunities and sign up where you would like to help.
Have Other Questions?
Concerns of Police Survivors
National Police Survivors' Conference, Blue Honor Gala, Blue Family BBQ, Kids/Teens & Daycare program Questions
C.O.P.S. National Office :
(573) 346-4911
National Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Fund
Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Questions
NLEOMF HQ:
(202) 737-3400
Fraternal Order of Police Grand Lodge
Peace Officers' Memorial Service and Escort Officer Questions
FOP NPW Hotline:
(615) 913-3073
Each year our nation loses between 140-160 law enforcement officers in the line of duty. National Police Week (NPW) held May 11 – 17 each year in Washington, D.C. honors the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement officers. On May 11 and 12, surviving families and co-workers begin arriving in Washington, D.C. for the events.
The first major event is the Candlelight Vigil hosted by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) on May 13. The service begins at 8:00 p.m. with the newly-engraved names being read.
Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) hosts the National Police Survivors’ Conference on May 14 and May 16. This conference provides surviving family members and co-workers the opportunity to find support and understanding from other survivors, talk with mental health professionals, and attend seminar sessions that will help them and their family address their grief. Conference attendees leave National Police Week with a greater understanding of the grief process and the support available through C.O.P.S.
The Fraternal Order of Police and Auxiliary hosts the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service on the West Front Lawn of the United States Capitol on May 15. The surviving family members will have an opportunity to place a flower on a wreath honoring their fallen officer.
History of National Police Week
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 designating May 15 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. The law was amended by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Public Law 103-322, signed by President Bill Clinton, directing that the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff on all government buildings on May 15 each year. While the actual dates change from year to year, National Police Week is always the calendar week, beginning on Sunday, which includes May 15.
