Detroit UMC holds Law Enforcement Appreciation Service
April 20, 2016
On Sunday, April 17, 2016, Detroit UMC in the Southwest District held its first Law Enforcement Appreciation Service.
A crowd of more than 115 gathered to honor officers serving in a variety of law enforcement agencies. In total, thirteen agencies were represented including the following:
During the Appreciation Service, each officer was honored and given a pocket cross. At the conclusion of the Service the Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police presented the colors and “Taps” was played honoring those officers who have been killed in the line of duty.
Pastor of Detroit UMC Jason Clifton says, “The next time you see an officer, thank him or her for their service as well as the sacrifices they make daily to serve our communities.”
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. This year National Police Week is May 15-21.
A crowd of more than 115 gathered to honor officers serving in a variety of law enforcement agencies. In total, thirteen agencies were represented including the following:
- Alabama Department of Corrections
- Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office
- Alabama State Troopers
- Franklin County Sheriff's Office
- Lamar County Sheriff's Office
- Marion County Sheriff's Office
- Bessemer Police Department
- Fairfield Police Department
- Hamilton Police Department
- Millport Police Department
- Sulligent Police Department
- Vernon Police Department
- Winfield Police Department
During the Appreciation Service, each officer was honored and given a pocket cross. At the conclusion of the Service the Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police presented the colors and “Taps” was played honoring those officers who have been killed in the line of duty.
Pastor of Detroit UMC Jason Clifton says, “The next time you see an officer, thank him or her for their service as well as the sacrifices they make daily to serve our communities.”
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. This year National Police Week is May 15-21.
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