Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b)
On Tuesday, May 13, a candlelight vigil on the National Mall, organized by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, included a roll-call of officers who died on the job in 2024. The organization’s memorial—a short distance from the U.S. Capitol—features two curving, 304-foot marble walls engraved with the names of more than 22,600 officers who have died while performing their duty since 1791.
Police Week regularly draws 25,000 to 40,000 visitors to the nation’s capital. The observance comprises several events—including some that occur before Police Week officially starts.
These collective events include the Blue Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church; a Police K-9 Memorial Service at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial; a 5K fundraising run; the arrival of the Police Unity Tour, where more than 2,000 bicycle riders simultaneously arrive in Washington, D.C.; the annual candlelight vigil; and the National Peace Officers Memorial Service on May 15 at the U.S. Capitol.