2024 Law Enforcement Appreciation Week
The 2025 National Police Week will be May 12 through May 15. May 15 is Peace Officers’ Memorial Day with a ceremony being held on May 16th.
The formal beginning of Police Week was started on October 1, 1962 when a joint resolution was approved, as amended (76 Stat. 676), and Public Law in 103-322, as amended (36 U.S.C. 136-137), that the President has been authorized and requested to designate May 15 of each year as “Peace Officers Memorial Day” and the week in which it falls as “Police Week.” Each year since then every President of the United States has issued the Proclamation.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Appreciation Foundation has been supporting Alabama law enforcement for the past 11 years. A dedicated team of volunteers serves food to any and all officers and dispatchers serve food from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. They also hand out awards and prizes to officers each day of the event.
This year the event will be held at the JSU Stadium Tower at Mehan Hall and is expected to have a great showing.
Here is the 2025 Official Agenda
The Alabama Law Enforcement Appreciation Foundation (ALEAF) will host a Police Week Luncheon from May 12th to May 15th at Jacksonville State University (JSU) Stadium to honor the dedicated service of law enforcement officers and dispatchers in the 7th Judicial Circuit.
The luncheon will take place daily from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with lunch provided for all attending officers and dispatchers. The event will feature door prizes and awards presented throughout the week, recognizing outstanding service and commitment.
A special invitation is extended to retired officers to attend on Monday, May 12th. That day’s keynote speaker will be JSU Head Football Coach Charles Kelly, who will share his insights and appreciation for the law enforcement community. He will be introduced by President Killingsworth.
Guests should enter the JSU Stadium and take the elevators to the 5th floor for the event. Parking is available
- Monday: Calhoun Steakhouse – Beef Tips, Mashed Potatoes, Green beans, rolls, and Apple and Peach Cobbler sponsored by Oxford Lumber.
- Tuesday: WM Grocery – Taco bar, cookies, and dessert cups sponsored by WM Grocery.
- Wednesday: Cooter Brown’s Rib Shack – Ribs, Chicken Tenders, baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw, bread, and banana pudding sponsored by the Republican Party.
- Thursday: Nett’s Catering – Loaded Alfredo, Lasagna, garden salad, garlic bread, rolls, and dessert cups sponsored by Sunny King.
