National Police Week 2026: Photos Show Moving Displays at Memorial
What to know
- Photos captured by OFFICER Media Group Editorial Director Frank Borelli highlight tributes from National Police Week 2026 at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.
- The images showcase memorial displays as officers and families honor those killed in the line of duty.
- The photo gallery offers a visual look at the memorial during Police Week.
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Law enforcement members—current and former—and their loved ones have traveled to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., this week to attend the events and observances as part of National Police Week 2026.
Retired Lt. Frank Borelli, OFFICER Media Group's editorial director, was at the memorial Wednesday and captured images from his visit. Check out our media gallery to see some of the displays that honor those who gave their lives in the line of duty.
Other events on tap for the rest of the week include:
Wednesday
- Annual Candlelight Vigil on the National Mall: The 38th annual vigil will run from 8 to 10 p.m. (all times Eastern) and will be livestreamed on YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Thursday
- National Police Week Honor Guard Tribute: North American law enforcement organizations honor guards perform ceremonious and patriotic tributes will run from 9 a.m. to around 4 p.m. at the U.S. Capitol Reflecting Pool. Go to the event's website for more information.
- 31st Annual Pipeband Memorial March: Beginning in 1995, the march includes a procession of pipebands, Emerald Societies, honor guards, antique police cars and motorcycles from the U.S. and Canada. It runs from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday
- Stand Watch for the Fallen: Honor guards will stand watch in 10-minute intervals from noon to midnight at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial to remember fallen law enforcement officers.
- Washington Nationals Police Week Offer: Specially priced tickets for The Washington Nationals' games against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday and Saturday will donate $5 to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. First pitch for the games are 6:45 p.m. Friday and 4:05 p.m. Saturday at Nationals Park. Go to the offer's website for more information.
National Police Week's history goes back to 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. The memorial service began in 1982 and its growth over the decades is bittersweet; while the outpouring of support is inspiring, it's still heartbreaking to see the number of fallen officers grow.
Go to the Police Week website for the week's events for more information and a complete schedule of activities
About the Author
Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director
Editorial Director
Lt. Frank Borelli is the Editorial Director for the Officer Media Group. Frank brings 25+ years of writing and editing experience in addition to 40 years of law enforcement operations, administration and training experience to the team.
Frank has had numerous books published which are available on Amazon.com and other major retail outlets.
If you have any comments or questions, you can contact him via email at [email protected].
