National Police Week observed in Montana

HELENA — Montana Legal professional Common Austin Knudsen hosted a ceremony on the capitol in Helena on Wednesday, Might 11, 2022, for Nationwide Police Week.

The ceremony honored lively and fallen regulation enforcement.

The names of 140 law enforcement officials which have died within the line of obligation in Montana had been learn towards the start of the ceremony.

The ceremony acknowledged the sacrifices that many of those officers made and honor those that proceed to take action at this time.

“To recollect their legacy. It is simple to face up right here and for me to present a speech, or for the lieutenant governor to present a speech, or the police chief to present a speech, however we wish to be sure that these officers aren’t forgotten,” stated Knudsen.

Nationwide Police Week runs from Might 11 by way of Might 17. The occasion has been held yearly since President John Kennedy started the custom in 1962.

As to how individuals can greatest honor their native regulation enforcement, Lewis & Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton and Legal professional Common Knudsen echo the identical sentiment.

“Simply say hello, simply wave with all of your fingers and be well mannered. Stroll up, extra individuals are beginning to do it, simply stroll up and say thanks. We’re human, identical to you might be. Now we have the identical feelings, have the identical highs and the identical lows,” stated Dutton.

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