Not in Vain: Las Cruces Represented at 2025 National Police Week in Washington D.C.

National Police Week offers honor, remembrance, and peer support, while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. It includes the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and other events throughout the week that honor those that paid the ultimate sacrifice.

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The Las Cruces Police Department announced on Friday on Facebook: “”LCPD’s Motors have arrived in Washington, D.C., in advance of National Police Week. The Traffic Unit will help honor the service, life and memory of our brother Jonah Hernandez who died in the line of duty Feb. 11, 2024.”

National Police Week Schedule

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Annual Blue Mass

At the annual Blue Mass, first responders gather to remember the contributions of those who have served in law enforcement and public safety agencies and to ask for continued protection for them in the future. Representatives of federal and local law enforcement and public safety agencies from the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area and around the country attend at St. Patrick Catholic Church in downtown Washington, D.C. The service begins at 12:10pm.

Saturday, May 10, 2025
National Police Week 5K

The NPW5K is presented by the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP). Registration begins at 7 am, with opening announcements at 8:45am. The race begins at 9:00 am. For more information, visit the National Police Week 5K page.

Sunday, May 11, 2025
National Police K-9 Memorial Service

The National Police K-9 Memorial Service will include a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the memory of fallen police K-9s who have given their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. and will be held at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, 450 F St. NW Washington DC, 20001. For uniformed personnel, dress in Class A or Uniform of the Day. For more information, visit www.nationalpolicedogfoundation.org/k9-memorial or contact service@nationalpolicedogfoundation.org. 
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Annual Candlelight Vigil

Each year, hundreds of names of officers killed in the line of duty are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. These names are then read aloud during the annual Candlelight Vigil to memorialize those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The Annual Candlelight Vigil will be held on the National Mall (between 4th and 7th Streets and Madison and Jefferson Drives) in Washington, DC. The ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. and last around 2 hours. For additional information please call 202-737-3400 or visit nleomf.org.

Roll Call of Heroes for 2025

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Police Week Tent City

Presented by DC FOP State Lodge, Solace Brewing Company and El Ray Navy Yard, we bring you: Tent City 2025. Police Week Tent City has found a new home and it’s better than ever!

• When: May 13-14th; doors open 11am
• Where: 71 Potomac Ave SE Washington DC 20003

This location is about 15 minutes from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. It is by the water, close to public transportation and easy for pickup/drop with ride shares. There are also plenty of hotels in the area for nearby accommodations.

More details to come soon, but hopefully this is enough to ease some minds and help with planning! I thank you all for your patience and understanding and look forward to seeing you all there!

(Vendors and Volunteers, we haven’t forgotten about you. We will be putting out information how to sign up for both very soon!)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Annual Steve Young National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Tribute

The Steve Young National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Tribute provides an opportunity for law enforcement organizations to perform ceremonious and patriotic tributes for public viewing. These teams are a highly dedicated group of law enforcement officers who represent organizations from all across this great nation and Canada. They converge on the Nation’s Capital every year for National Police Week, where peace officers are honored for their dedicated service to protecting our communities. This event is the tribute that these teams give to honor our fallen officers and their families. For more information, or to register your team, please visit  www.policeweekhonorguard.com.  Time: 9 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
C.O.P.S. National Police Survivors’ Conference Day 1

The National Police Survivors’ 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 support sessions that will help them and their family address their grief. The conference is held at the Washington Hilton Hotel from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information, please visit www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/aboutnpw.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Police Vehicle Display and Shine

We are proud to host the Police Vehicle Display & Shine during National Police Week in Washington, DC. This is a tribute to those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Police Vehicles have become an essential tool utilized in American Law Enforcement and have played a big role in the history of policing.   The Vintage and Classic Police Vehicles have been restored as replicas of those once used to protect our communities. Many of them have been driven from several states away.  They include marked and unmarked vehicles with correct agency emergency lights, sirens, radios, and even early computers.   Additionally, these Vintage vehicles have classic police motorcycles and even scooters. The one-day event is on May 14th  from 1:00 to 4:00 at the U.S. Capitol Reflection Pool.  If you have questions regarding the police vehicle display, contact Chuck Viggiani at chuck.viggiani82@gmail.com.

To enter your car, please register using this link.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Police Week Tent City

Presented by DC FOP State Lodge, Solace Brewing Company and El Ray Navy Yard, we bring you: Tent City 2025. Police Week Tent City has found a new home and it’s better than ever!

When: May 13-14th; doors open 11am

Where: 71 Potomac Ave SE Washington DC 20003

This location is about 15 minutes from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. It is by the water, close to public transportation and easy for pickup/drop with ride shares. There are also plenty of hotels in the area for nearby accommodations.

More details to come soon, but hopefully this is enough to ease some minds and help with planning! I thank you all for your patience and understanding and look forward to seeing you all there!

(Vendors and Volunteers, we haven’t forgotten about you. We will be putting out information how to sign up for both very soon!)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
C.O.P.S. Blue Honor Gala

This formal event brings together law enforcement, survivors and peer supporters to honor and celebrate our heroes. Blue or black formal/semi-formal attire is expected, as a tribute to our fallen heroes. For more information, please visit www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/aboutnpw.

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service

Sponsored by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police and the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary. The Memorial Service will be held on the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The Service mainly honors the officers who recently made the ultimate sacrifice and pays tribute to all the fallen. More details will be provided when available. The Service begins at 12 noon and is expected to run approximately 3 hours. All law enforcement attending must wear their badge on their outer most garment. They must also have two (2) forms of government id, which must include their Department’s credentials. Retired officers are not permitted to carry their firearm on United States Capitol grounds and will be turned away.

MEDIA

Members of the media must complete a Media Access Form for the service. Equipment must be in place with check-in between 5am-6am on May 15 (check-in location is at Peace Circle at the white tent located on the sidewalk.) You must present two forms of ID to gain access. All media inquiries may be directed to the following email: media.policememorialservice@gmail.com.

Friday, May 16, 2025
C.O.P.S. National Police Survivors Conference Day 2

The National Police Survivors’ Conference provides surviving family members and co-workers the opportunity to attend sessions specifically designed to meet their needs as well as listen to inspirational guest speakers. The conference is held at the Washington Hilton Hotel from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For more information, please visit www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/aboutnpw.

Friday, May 16, 2025
C.O.P.S. Blue Family BBQ

C.O.P.S. hosts the Blue Family BBQ giving survivors the chance to relax, listen to music, dance and enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner. There will be activities for the entire family including bounce houses, Critters for C.O.P.S. Kids, temporary tattoos, photo booth, and more. There is something for EVERYONE to enjoy! The event is held at the Washington Hilton from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. For more information, please visitwww.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/aboutnpw. 

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