Thank You, Keenesburg, For Your Support

On Monday night the trustees and Mayor Gfeller issued a proclamation honoring our nation's fallen law enforcement heroes. We are humbled and proud to be part of such a supportive community.

What is National Police Week?

National Police Week occurs every May and this year National Police Week is observed from May 11–17. While the majority of commemorative events and ceremonies were held in Washington, DC, home of the National Law Enforcement Memorial, many communities want to recognize those who have gone before us. 

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, 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 is a collaborative effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community.

Keenesburg's Proclamation

A PROCLAMATION

In Recognition of Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and National Police Week.

WHEREAS, in 1962 President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, 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; and

WHEREAS, the challenges associated with a fast-growing population, and an increasing population who commute through or visit Keenesburg, have created the need for community-oriented law enforcement that responds directly to Town leadership, and can provide the proactive community-oriented policing strategies needed by the community, the Town is creating the Keenesburg Police Department; and

WHEREAS, this journey will only be successful if the Town enjoys an atmosphere of collaboration, trust, partnership, and understanding between its police and its community; and

WHEREAS, since the first recorded death in 1786, more than 23,000 law enforcement officers in the United States have made the ultimate sacrifice and been killed in the line of duty, and the names of these dedicated public servants are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC; and

WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices of their local police, and that members of the Keenesburg Police Department recognize their duty to serve the community by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression; and

WHEREAS, the members of the law enforcement agencies serving the Town of Keenesburg including the Weld County Sheriff’s Office, the Lochbuie Police Department, the Colorado State Patrol, and the Town of Keenesburg Police Department play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of every person in the Town of Keenesburg; and

WHEREAS, Keenesburg is home to several peace officers who provide similar service to the communities where they serve;

NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Board of Trustees and the people of the Town of Keenesburg, I, Kenneth L. Gfeller, Mayor of the Town of Keenesburg, Colorado, by virtue of my authority proclaim the week of May 11-17, 2022, as National Police Week, affirming Keenesburg’s commitment to recognize those that serve our communities and honor others who have made the greatest sacrifice during National Police Week and throughout the year; and express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for all law enforcement personnel who help ensure a safe community for a lifetime.

IN WITNESS THEREOF on this 16^th day of May, 2022
(Signed by Mayor Gfeller)