National Police Week honors law enforcement May 14-20

News Release

May 17, 2023

BUCKHANNON – National Police Week offers honor, remembrance, and peer support, while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty.

The 2023 National Police Week is held May 14-20.

See the Buckhannon Police Department, Volunteers in Police Service, Upshur County Sheriff’s Office, the Buckhannon Detachment of the West Virginia State Police and the District 3 West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Officers below.

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