National Police Week

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2026-0517 National Police Week On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, and seconded by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: May 5, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: NA Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Dallas County Commissioner’s Court does hereby call upon all residents of Dallas County, all patriotic, civic, and educational organizations to observe the week of May 10 – 16, 2026, as NATIONAL PEACE OFFICER WEEK. May we all join in commemorating law enforcement officers of Dallas County with appropriate ceremonies and observances. These dedicated Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, past and present, by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated service to our community and, in so doing, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and security of all residents. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we call upon all residents of Dallas County to observe Friday, May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of those law enforcement officers and Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Detentions Service Officers, who, through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice to their community or have become disabled in the performance of duty. Let us recognize and pay our respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes. Done in open Court May 5, 2026 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: