At their regular meeting on April 25, 2025, the Lorain County Board of Commissioners officially recognized National Police Week, set to be observed from May 11 to May 17, 2025.
The Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers, both in Lorain County and across the nation. Commissioner Jeff Riddell read key portions of the proclamation aloud during the meeting, highlighting the significant contributions of the men and women in law enforcement.
According to the proclamation, there are currently more than 800,000 law enforcement officers serving communities across the United States. Since the first recorded death of an officer in 1786, more than 26,000 officers have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, including 21 officers from Lorain County.
The Commissioners also noted that this spring, 345 new names — including 148 officers who died in 2024 — will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. A Candlelight Vigil honoring these fallen officers will be held on May 13, 2025, as part of National Police Week events.
May 15 is designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day, during which U.S. flags are encouraged to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of fallen officers and their families.
Locally, Lorain County will honor law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty at a County Memorial ceremony on May 9, 2025.
The Commissioners encouraged the public to participate in National Police Week observances and to reflect on the critical role law enforcement officers play in safeguarding communities and upholding democracy.
The proclamation was signed by Board President Jeff Riddell, Vice President David J. Moore, and Commissioner Marty Gallagher.