FlagFortSewardCloseUpBismarck (CSi) In accordance with a proclamation signed by President Barack Obama, Governor Jack Dalrymple has declared Friday, May 15, Peace Officers Memorial Day in the state and has directed all state government agencies to fly the American and North Dakota flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on that day. The flags will be lowered to honor law enforcement officials who have fallen in the line of duty.

In addition, Dalrymple has declared this week, May 10-16, Police Week in the state to recognize the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to law enforcement and to keeping North Dakota’s citizens and communities safe.

“This week, we salute our men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities and our citizens safe,” Dalrymple said. “They have dedicated their lives to serving and protecting others and we thank them for all they do to keep North Dakota one of the safest states in the nation. On this occasion, we also remember those who have laid down their lives for ours in the name of justice and pay tribute to them for their selfless acts of heroism.”