When is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day?
January 9th is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
What is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day?
We all want safe cities. We want our families to be unafraid and our kids to walk the streets in safety—all of our kids. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was created to thank police officers for their service in keeping our communities safe.
After the violence that followed the 2014 Ferguson, Missouri shooting, Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) established National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Law enforcement is a difficult career that often requires challenging decisions. Police brutality cases are appalling and important to address, but we can tackle those issues while also remembering that our police force is vital to the safety of our communities.
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day highlights the benefits our police forces bring to our communities and shows our appreciation for their service.
Fun facts about National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!
- The U.S. has about 18,000 independent law enforcement agencies.
- While most European police can make arrests based only on suspicion, U.S. cops must have probable cause to arrest anyone.
- Women make up 12% of the U.S. police force.
- There are around 900,000 police officers serving in the U.S. as of 2018, the largest number in the nation’s history.
How to celebrate National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day:
- Wear blue to support law enforcement personnel.
- Post positive stories about police officers on social media.
- Write cards or letters with your kids and send them to law enforcement agencies.
What’s the hashtag for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day?
Use #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay on social media to support the police in your community.