May 16 through May 20, 2011

On October 1, 1962 John F. Kennedy was President of the United States and the 87th United States Congress which was in session at the time authorized the President to proclaim the week in which May 15 occurs as Police Week "in recognition of the service given by the men and women who, night and day, stand guard in our midst to protect us through enforcement of our laws". During this week throughout the Country and in Peoria we honor Peace Officers who died or became disabled while acting in the line of duty. It is a time we hold memorial services for those persons and their families, a time we promote to the public what we do via displays and interaction, a time we honor the men and women in the Law Enforcement and Public Safety Community, and a time we honor citizens who have given exceptional assistance so we could carry out our duties to the best of our abilities.

On May 18, 2011 during Police Week, the following awards were presented:

Police Officer of the Year
Detective Shawn Curry

Civilian Employee of the Year
Linda Glackin

Commissioned - Distinguished Service
Officer Keith Burwell
Detective Shawn Curry
Officer David Logan
Detective Timothy Moore
Officer Justin Sinks

Lifesaving/Valor Award certificate
Officer Keith Burwell

Distinguished Service Award - Citizen
Joanne Jones
Parelee Jenkins

American Legion Meritorious Award
Officer Eric Ellis

For more information on Police Week please visit Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc.