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Security Forces hold 24-hour ruck march, candlelight vigil for National Police Week
May 16, 2024 — Members of the 802nd Security Forces Squadron and 343rd Training Squadron held a 24-hour ruck march and candlelight vigil in observation of National Police Week at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on May 14, 2024... MORE

JBSA honors fallen military law enforcement officers at close of National Police Week
May 22, 2023 — The Security Forces Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland hosted the National Police Week closing ceremony May 19. This ceremony was a memorial tribute honoring fallen military law enforcement officers and concluded the National Police Week celebration for the Joint Base San Antonio military community. ... MORE

Defenders memorialized during police week, DAF expands Security Forces training
May 15, 2023 — The names of three Department of the Air Force defenders were among the 556 fallen officers read aloud during the 35th Annual Candlelight vigil May 13 as part of the many events that take place across the country during National Police Week, May 14-19... MORE

JBSA hosts National Police Week events May 15-19
May 11, 2023 — 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. A variety of events are planned throughout Joint Base San Antonio May 15-19 and are open to anyone with base access... MORE

National Police Week honors law enforcement officers
May 10, 2021 — 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... MORE

National Police Week at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph

National Police Week parade at JBSA-Randolph honors first responders
May 14, 2020 — Members of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s housing community stood outside their homes, cheered and waved as sirens wailed and a procession of security forces, medical and fire department vehicles, along with percussionists from the Air Force Band of the West, paraded past them on the morning of May 13... MORE

The lead vehicle of the procession during the National Police Week parade drives down C Street at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 13, 2020. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing, the 902nd Security Forces Squadron invited other first responders to join them in parading through base housing so the community could show their appreciation.

Police Week highlights sacrifices of law enforcement members
May 31, 2019 — In recognition of National Police Week, Joint Base San Antonio security forces members took part in a weeklong remembrance May 13-17... MORE

Senior Airman William McLaughlin, 502nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, competes in an obstacle course race during Police Week May 14, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. 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.

JBSA kicks off National Police Week
May 14, 2018 — "National Police Week recognizes the service and sacrifice of those who serve and protect, said Col. Brian Berthel, Chief, Security Forces for Air Education and Training Command at an opening ceremony at the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 14... MORE

Col. Brian Barthel (right), Chief, Security Force, Air Education and Training Command, and Col. Thomas Miner (second from right), commander, 502nd Security and Readiness Group, look over some of the weapons used by 502nd Security Forces Squadron members at the opening of National Police Week at the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 14.