WASHINGTON –– The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution backed by Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Tom Cotton (R-AR) and 79 of their colleagues designating May 12-17 as National Police Week. The National Police Week resolution, which passed unanimously, reiterates the Senate’s unwavering support for law enforcement officers across the United States.
The resolution names the 234 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty during 2024, including Stone County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Smith. Boozman and Cotton paid tribute to the fallen lawman on the Senate floor in January 2024.
“Arkansans are eternally grateful to the men and women in blue who willingly put their lives on the line to protect us and our loved ones. We must always display our deep admiration and appreciation to these heroes who run towards danger to keep us safe and uphold law and order. I am proud to stand with my colleagues and show our support for law enforcement officers across our country,” Boozman said.
“Law enforcement officers put their lives at risk every day to keep our communities safe. During National Police week, we honor both those serving and the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Cotton.
The resolution was sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-IL).
Read the full resolution here.
