Law enforcement o cials recognized

U.S. Attorney Robert Brewer on Monday recognized the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement in San Diego and Imperial counties in honor of National Police Week.

Each year, during National Police Week, the nation celebrates the contributions of law enforcement, recognizing their hard work, dedication, loyalty and commitment in keeping communities safe.

This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored law enforcement officers’ courage and devotion to the communities they serve. As of Thursday, the Fraternal Order of Police reports that 92 law enforcement officers have died from COVID-19 nationwide, a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office stated.

“Our police officers put themselves in harm’s way every day to protect all of us,” Brewer said in a written statement. “The members of this profession not only face typical daily challenges, which can be harrowing, but now they face the added danger and stress of policing in the face of a global pandemic.”

The FBI’s Law Enforcement Officer Killed and Assaulted Program reported that 89 law enforcement officers were killed in line-of-duty incidents nationwide in 2019, the press release stated.

The names of all fallen officers who have been added in 2020 to the wall at the National Law Enforcement Memorial will be read on Wednesday, during a virtual candlelight vigil.

The vigil will be livestreamed to the public at 8 p.m. EDT. To view this free online event, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheNLEOMF