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Denver Police Museum Featured on Colorado & Company
The Denver Police Department and Denver Police Museum were invited to join Colorado & Company to talk about National Police Week and Pups On Patrol.
The Museum is hosting many events and activities during Police Week May 11-18, 2019 including:
Pups on patrol
May 18, 2019
Do you want your pup to be a crime-sniffing super-canine? Pups On Patrol can help sniff out dangerous activity in your neighborhood. This dog-walker watch program encourages dog-owners to assist law enforcement as extra eyes and ears while walking their dogs.
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Denver Police Week May 11-18, 2019
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy declared May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and this week as National Police Week. The purpose of the proclamation was to pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and to voice our appreciation for all those who currently serve on the front lines of the battle against crime.
Here in Colorado we have lost over three hundred officers in the line of duty since Colorado became a state in 1876. In Denver, we have lost over 70 officers since the department was founded in 1859.
Police Week Kick Off with Blue Thunder 100 Motorcycle Run. The Denver Police Museum and the Untouchables Motorcycle Club are collaborating to organize a Motorcycle Ride to honor Colorado’s Fallen Officers. This year’s ride is scheduled on Saturday, May 11 starting at 9:00am at the Denver Police Academy. The ride will conclude at the Hoffbrau located at 9110 Wadsworth Pkwy, Westminster, CO 80021.
Blue Prayer Day. Sunday May 12, the Denver Police Museum invites local churches to consider praying for the men and women who risk their lives to keep our communities safe.
Fallen Officers Sign Ceremonies. May 13-15 honoring Officer Wanless, Patrolman Sawyer, and Clarence W. Alston.
Denver Police Memorial Day. May 16 a special dedication honoring Robert Nicoletti.
Pups on Patrol. May 18, we’re looking for a few good dogs (and their owners) to answer the call. This dog-walker watch program by the Denver Police Department encourages dog-owners to assist law enforcement as extra eyes and ears while walking their dogs.