It’s National Police Week
It's held annually during National Police Week.
May 13, 2025, 8:21 AM CST
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RICHLAND CENTER, Wis (WRCO / WRCE) – It’s National Police Week. This is an opportunity for law enforcement to remind the public of the sacrifices they have to protect the lives and property of citizens.
Each year, approximately 66,414 law enforcement officers are assaulted or injured in the line of duty; 165 officers lost their lives in 2024. Wisconsin Department of Corrections Officer Corey Proulx died in the line of duty on June 25, 2024. So far in 2025, 23 officers have been killed in the line of duty.
National Recognition
The National Peace Officers Day will be observed Thursday, May 15, in Washington D.C. To learn more about the day of recognition, visit the National Police Week website here.
Jo Ann Krulatz is Senior Radio Journalist and News Director at WRCO and WRCE in Richland Center. Email her at [email protected].
Adam Hess has been involved in radio broadcasting since 1990, with many of those years spent on the air at WRCO FM in Richland Center. Currently, Adam hosts the Weekend Wake-up and Prime Mover Saturdays on WRCO FM, jumps in and helps out with news duties, handles Social Media duties for WRCO and WRCE, and is the Director of Technology at a Southwest Wisconsin School District. Reach him at [email protected].
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