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Anoka County proclaims National Peace Officers Week; sheriff highlights memorial events
Summary
The county board adopted Resolution 2025-50 recognizing Peace Officers Week and noted upcoming memorial events; Sheriff Brad Wise described local and national memorial observances and thanked staff for their service.
The Anoka County Board unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-50 Thursday, proclaiming National Peace Officers Week and committing to honor law enforcement service in the county.
Commissioner Barstow, who presented the item, described the sacrifices of more than 800,000 officers nationwide and urged the county to “recognize and appreciate the sacrifices” of local peace officers. “These men and women willingly put themselves in harm's way,” Barstow said.
Sheriff Brad Wise thanked the board for the recognition and described memorial observances. He reminded the board that National Peace Officers Memorial Day was established in 1962 and noted local and national memorial sites, saying the county—s uniformed staff would participate in a standing-guard memorial beginning 6 p.m. on May 14 and continuing through May 15.
The resolution was presented, seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote without further amendment.
Commissioner Reinert also used the occasion to thank county employees generally and recommended additional visibility for county staff who do not wear uniforms. The board then moved on to other recognitions.
Resolution 2025-50 passed unanimously; the board directed no further action in the transcript.
