JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas –
National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
National Police Week dates back to 1962, when President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. That same year, Congress established by joint resolution the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week.
A variety of events are planned throughout Joint Base San Antonio and are open to anyone with base access.
JBSA-FORT SAM HOUSTON
Opening ceremony
May 12, 9 a.m., Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.
24-Hour Ruck March
May 12, 9 a.m., Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. See HERE for more information.
Burger Burn/Cornhole Tournament
May 13, Ed Parker Youth Center, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. See HERE for more information.
Battle of the Badges
May 14, Blackjack Village Annex, Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. See HERE for more information.
Softball Tournament
May 15, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pershing Sports Complex. Call 210-854-5932 or 210-419-2879 or see the flyer HERE to sign up.
JBSA-LACKLAND
Combatives Tournament
May 12, 10 a.m., building 10334. First-place awards for male, female and team. See HERE for more information.
Bowling Tournament
May 13, 1-4 p.m., Skylark Bowling Center. See HERE for more information.
Closing Ceremony
May 16, 9 a.m., drill pad across from the Security Forces Museum, 1300 Femoyer St.
JBSA-RANDOLPH
Golf Tournament
May 14, 8 a.m., Randolph Oaks Golf Course. See HERE for more information.
Police Week Parade
May 14, 4 p.m., Roundabout in from of building 100 (the Taj).