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On May 12, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 11 through 17 as Police Week. This week serves to honor law enforcement officers for their service and to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The President called for stronger protections for police, which include a proposed crime bill and an executive order mandating the death penalty for the murder of police officers.

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