Issues Proclamation Recognizing Crucial Work of
Law Enforcement
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Larry Hogan today issued a statewide proclamation declaring Saturday, January 9, 2016 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in Maryland. On January 9th of each year, organizations across the country promote National Law Enforcement Day to show their support of our nation’s law enforcement officials. Currently, Maryland has 152 police departments and approximately 15,000 police officers.“Maryland's law enforcement officers, from the State Police to our local Sheriff Departments, are some of the finest men and women in uniform anywhere in the country, and I am proud to declare January 9 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in recognition of their important and selfless work," said Governor Hogan. “Every single day they put their lives on the line to make their communities and our state a better and safer place to live. I will continue to support our law enforcement officers today and every day as we work together to change Maryland for the better, and I encourage all Marylanders to show their appreciation for these outstanding men and women.”
In recognition and celebration of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Governor Hogan and Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford today met with officers from the Maryland State Police, Annapolis City Police, Maryland Transit Administration Police, Maryland Transportation Authority Police, Natural Resources Police, Maryland Capitol Police, and the University of Maryland Police Department, as well as representatives from the Maryland chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors and the Fraternal Order of Police.
Citizens are encouraged to show their appreciation for men and women in law enforcement in various ways, including:
- Wear blue clothing in support of law enforcement
- Send a card of support to a local police department or state agency
- Share a story about a positive law enforcement experience on social media
- Ask children in your community to write letters in support of law enforcement
- Participate in Project Blue Light - proudly display a blue light in support of law enforcement
- Organize an event or a rally in support of law enforcement officers
- Personally thank a police officer for their service
I am sure somewhere in all of this Sheriff Mike Lewis will be mugging for the TV camera's. He will probably push the governor out of the way to steal the limelight.
ReplyDeleteIt's always their day! Few laws go abide by, hellatious pay for little work, time off is crazy, I could go on and on! How about a day for the people. No stupid tickets for one day! I.E. tag light out! How about officers go out on foot patrols and meet people instead of responding from the station or a parking lot. Screw the police and its mommy state. Out of here asap! My business with 18 employees with it! I've even offered to help them relocate!
ReplyDelete^ clearly don't know anything about LE and would never last a day.
ReplyDeleteRespect goes both ways.
ReplyDeleteWhen I see the disrespect shown the general public by LE and I see their misuse of status, I have a hard time coughing up respect.