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Cass County proclaims National Police Week, designates May 15 Peace Officers Memorial Day
Summary
The Cass County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution R‑10‑25 recognizing National Police Week (May 11–17, 2025) and designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day; the resolution notes a memorial for Deputy Shane Britton.
The Cass County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution R‑10‑25 recognizing National Police Week and designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
The resolution, adopted by roll call, states that National Police Week will be observed May 11 through May 17, 2025, and notes that U.S. flags shall be flown at half‑staff on May 15 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. It also records that the Cass County Sheriff’s Office will hold a memorial on May 14 at 12 p.m. in memory of Deputy Shane Britton.
The resolution text presented to the board cited a congressional and presidential designation of May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and referred to names engraved on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The document also summarized national figures included in the resolution, saying more than 800,000 law enforcement officers serve across the United States and that more than 24,000 officers have died in the line of duty since the first recorded death in 1786.
The board approved the resolution by roll call vote; each commissioner present responded in the affirmative during the vote.
