Monday, May 13, 2013

Flags to be flown at half-staff May 15

The president of the United States and the governor of Wisconsin have proclaimed May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 12-18 as Police Week. As a mark of respect for peace officers who have given their lives in the line of duty, the flag of the United States and the flag of the state of Wisconsin shall be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the state beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset May 15. Furthermore, the governor of Wisconsin has authorized any jurisdiction of the state to fly the flag of the United States and the flag of the state of Wisconsin at half-staff on any day during Police Week for the purpose of honoring, in a public ceremony, peace officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. More information.