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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of May 2013 as Peace
Officers' Memorial Month in Lodi
MEETING DATE: May 1, 2013
PREPARED BY: Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Presentation of proclamation proclaiming the month of May 2013 as
Peace Officers' Memorial month in Lodi.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: California Peace Officers' Memorial ceremonies have been
conducted in the State Capitol since 1977. The ceremony honors
the 19,450 law enforcement officers who have fallen in the
line of duty in the United States and recognizes the sacrifice and loss families have suffered. Of the 120
line -of -duty deaths in 2012, California's loss was two officers. This year, the week of May 12 through May
18 is designated National Police Week.
On Monday, May 6, the Lodi Police Honor Guard will participate in the California Peace Officers'
Memorial enrollment ceremony in Sacramento. On Wednesday, May 8, the Honor Guard will participate
in the Stockton Police Officers Association's memorial service honoring fallen law enforcement officers
from throughout San Joaquin County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
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Mark Helms
Chief of Police
Konradt Bartlam, City Manager