Occasions to Commemorate Police Officers

If you are in the police force, have a family member or friend who is a police officer, or just want to honor the first responders in your community, you may be looking to commemorate a specific officer or group of officers. Although “just because” is a great reason to give an officer a gift, you may be looking for a special event to make your gift even more special. Here are some ideas of occasions to commemorate a police officer.

Retirement

Serving as a police officer is more than a job; it’s a way of life. This is a major reason why they deserve a memorable send-off. Give them a lasting reminder (and help them celebrate) with a well-thought-out police officer retirement gift that says ‘thank you for your service’ and that will let them know how much they’ll be missed.

Graduation

Just like an honorable life of service in the police force is an accomplishment, so is graduation from the police academy. Congratulate a graduating officer on their achievement with a special gift acknowledging their completion of months of exhaustive exercises and academic work.

Promotion

Just as in any job, getting a promotion as a police officer is a big deal. To qualify for promotion protocols, most officers must spend a certain amount of time in their grade, pass physical and performance requirements, and occasionally pass an exam or oral board. Show your local officers recognition for their hard work in taking their career to the next level.

Anniversary of Police Service

Celebrating major milestones is a traditional way to honor a police officer for their time in the force. Customary milestones include 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50 years of service. These anniversary celebrations are a great time to give the officer a meaningful gift.

National Police Week

Every year, the United States of America celebrates National Police Week. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed the calendar week that May 15 falls on as National Police Week. National Police Week recognizes law enforcement officers who’ve lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of their community. National Police Week is a combined effort of several organizations to honor the nation’s law enforcement community. As the nation shows its respect and gratitude for these first responders, you can also honor them with a kind gift.

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