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NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY JANUARY 9, 2015 WHEREAS, the Officer Down Memorial Page has partnered with Concerns of Police Survivors and law enforcement associations across America on a National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; and WHEREAS, in light of recent negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, there is a need to show law enforcement officers that our citizens recognize the difficult and sometimes impossible career they have chosen, in public service to us all; and WHEREAS, each day 780,000 police officers across our country put a badge on and go to work knowing they may face extremely dangerous situations; and WHEREAS, on average, between 105 and 203 officers die in the line of duty each year, 50,000 officers are assaulted in the line of duty each year, 14,000 officers are injured in the line of duty each year, and over 300 officers commit suicide each year; and WHEREAS, being a law enforcement officer is not just a job, it is a calling and a law enforcement officer must be professional, courteous, caring and be prepared to make life and death decisions at a moment's notice; and WHEREAS, law enforcement officers play such an integral part in our society because without them, chaos would reign; and WHEREAS, the Town is committed to providing the necessary resources, such as staffing, training and equipment, to insure the health, safety and welfare of its officers. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dr. Satish I. Hiremath, Mayor of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona, do hereby proclaim January 9, 2015 to be NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY in our community and encourage all residents to show support for our law enforcement officers. Dated this 7th day of January 2015. ATTEST: t 1 . Avc. g. Dr. Satish I. Hiremath, Mayor �� , J nr J e K. Bower, Town Clerk Bower, Julie From: Stevens, Larry Sent: Friday, January 02, 2015 2:44 PM To: Bower, Julie Subject: Nation National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day I Jan. 9 Julie, I did not find an actual proclamation for this yet? Thanks, Larry Nation National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Jan. 9 • inShare0 • Jan 1, 2015 at 7:02PM The Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP) has partnered with Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS )and law enforcement associations across America on a National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day scheduled for Jan. 9. In light of recent negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, there is a need to show law enforcement officers that our citizens recognize the difficult and sometimes impossible career they have chosen, in public service to us all. Can you imagine going to work each day and wondering if you'll survive your shift and see your family that night? Most people can't. But in law enforcement, this is a fact of life. Each day 780,000 police officers across our country put a badge on and go to work knowing they may face extremely dangerous situations. Yet, they go to work anyway. Being a law enforcement officer is not just a job, it is a calling. The pay is low, the hours can be terrible, and there is sometimes little appreciation for what you do. Yet, they do it anyway. What the public doesn't see is the lengths law enforcement takes to keep our communities safe. On average, between 105 and 203 officers die in the line of duty each year, 50,000 officers are assaulted in the line of duty each year, 14,000 officers are injured in the line of duty each year, and over 300 officers commit suicide each year. There is no other profession in the world, except possibly the military, where you will find these kinds of statistics. 1 Being a law enforcement officer truly is an impossible job. You must be professional, courteous, caring and yet be ready to protect the public at all times. You must be prepared to make life and death decisions at a moment's notice. You take an amazing amount of abuse at times, but have to view this abuse as just "part of the job." You do not have the liberty to express your emotions during many situations. Law enforcement officers play such an integral part in our society; without them, chaos would reign. Have you ever thought about what you would do if you were in trouble — a car accident, a home invasion, an assault— and you did not have someone to call for help? No matter how much abuse law enforcement takes, they continue to do their job, and do it well. They are the guardians of our way of life and they deserve our support. On January 9th, we call our nation's citizens to action in support of law enforcement. Those citizens who appreciate law enforcement and are discouraged about the negative attention being given, are encouraged take time on Friday, Jan. 9 to show their support. Support can be shown in a number of ways: • Change your profile picture on social media to the image at the beginning of this proposal • See a police officer? Thank a police officer • Wear blue clothing in support of law enforcement • Send a card of support to your local police department or state agency • Share a positive story about a positive law enforcement experience on social media • Ask children in your community write letters in support of law enforcement • Participate in Project Blue Light by proudly displaying your blue light in support of law enforcement • Organize an event or a rally in support of your law enforcement officers • Advertise your support through local media outlets/billboards • Post the public service announcement supplied by C.O.P.S. to your department's webpage or social media pages al Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2 Bower, Julie From: Hiremath, Satish Sent: Friday, January 02, 2015 8:22 AM To: Bower, Julie Cc: Snider, Mary; Caton, Greg Subject: Re: Jan 7th agenda addition - National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Recognition That's what I figured! Thanks Julie!! Sent,from my l'er ifon Wireless 4 .i.1,T1Y;DR 91L) "Bower, Julie" <jbowergorovalleyaz.gov>wrote: Mayor-Yes, we can handle it during Council Reports like we did the addition of the diabetes proclamation. Mary- Is this a proclamation? If so, do you have a sample proclamation I can use? Thanks,Julie Julie K. Bower, MMC Oro Valley Town Clerk 11000 N. La Canada Dr. Oro Valley, AZ 85737 520-229-4740 From: Hiremath, Satish Sent:Wednesday, December 31, 2014 9:53 AM To:Snider, Mary Cc: Bower,Julie Subject: Re:Jan 7th agenda addition - National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Recognition Mary, Since the agenda already went out if we can't officially put it on there, do it under Council Reports. Julie....when you get back in on Friday, please advise. Thank you! Satish Sent from my iPad On Dec 31, 2014, at 7:40 AM, "Snider, Mary" <msnider(c orovalleyaz.gov> wrote: Mr. Mayor, On January 9th, the National Fraternal Order of Police is partnering with law enforcement associations across America on a National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. I would like to put this on the January 7th meeting and join in this nationwide show of support and appreciation for our Oro Valley Police personnel. Would you please give me a second? 1 • s r • Mary Snider <NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay.doc> 2