On Peace Officers Memorial Day and throughout Police Week, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation honoring the nation’s law enforcement community and paying tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

The President used the occasion to contrast his administration’s "law and order" successes with the "lawlessness" he described as characterizing the previous administration.

President Trump asserted that his administration has successfully ended an era of "soft-on-crime" policies and "rampant illegal immigration." Key achievements highlighted include:

• • Targeted Resources: Directing federal resources into the most crime-ridden cities to assist local police.

  • Ending Sanctuary Policies: Reversing "sanctuary state" laws to ensure that criminal illegal aliens are held accountable rather than released.

  • Ending Cashless Bail: The President highlighted his Executive Order on Taking Steps to End Cashless Bail, which ended the practice within the federal justice system for any offense posing a danger to public safety.

The proclamation noted a dramatic shift in public safety metrics under the current administration:

• • Officer Safety: On-duty law enforcement officer deaths have dropped to an 80-year low.

  • National Capital: Crime in Washington, D.C., has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded.

  • Violent Crime & Overdoses: The President reported "dramatic reductions" in rapes, robberies, aggravated assaults, shooting deaths, traffic fatalities, and overdose deaths nationwide.

The President underscored his commitment to the financial well-being of those who wear the badge:

• • Working Families Tax Cuts Act: This legislation ensures that police officers pay no tax on overtime pay, allowing them to keep more of their earnings as they work long hours to protect their communities.

President Trump offered his "heartfelt appreciation" to the families of fallen officers, promising that the nation stands "resolutely beside them." He described the "unwavering vigilance" of the police as the reason American families can rest under the promise of a safer tomorrow.

• • Peace Officers Memorial Day: May 15, 2026.

  • Police Week: May 10 through May 16, 2026.

  • Flag at Half-Staff: The President has directed that the American flag be flown at half-staff on May 15 at all federal buildings and locations subject to U.S. jurisdiction.

Conclusion:
The President concluded by reaffirming that as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, his administration will ensure that "the forces of tyranny and evil remain forever defeated" and that law enforcement has every tool necessary to keep the peace "from sea to shining sea."

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