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May 2020
National Correctional Officers Week
A week designated annually to recognize and honor the women and men who work in the field of corrections.
Find out more »CANCELED – 15th Annual Law Enforcement Breakfast
Due to the ceremony being canceled, the breakfast this year is canceled as well. More information: http://www.wlem.com/Home/tabid/56/ctl/Details/Mid/480/ItemID/24/Default.aspx The Wisconsin Professional Police Association will again host a pancake and sausage breakfast Friday, May 8, to welcome all active and retired law enforcement officers to Madison for the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony.
Find out more »CANCELED – 30th Annual Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
This year's ceremony has been canceled. For more information, follow the event link below. The annual ceremony, honoring and remembering Wisconsin law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, is held in correlation with National Police Week activities. The 30th Annual Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will take place on the WLEM Memorial site, located on the State Capitol Grounds (corner of Pinckney and Mifflin Streets) May 8.
Find out more »National Police Week
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, D.C., to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Events this year have been canceled. Follow the link below for more information. More information on WPPA's statewide…
Find out more »National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Candlelight Vigil
WASHINGTON — The annual National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Candlelight Vigil will take place virtually this year due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. For over 30 years, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has held a Candlelight Vigil to honor those who have died in the line of duty. This year, the names of fallen U.S. law enforcement officers—including Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Ritter and Racine Police Officer John Hetland—will be formally dedicated on the walls of…
Find out more »WPPA Holiday: Memorial Day (offices are closed)
WPPA offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Find out more »Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Wisconsin
We are excited to announce the 2020 Virtual Torch Run for Special Olympics Wisconsin! Nearly 1,000 local & statewide law enforcement volunteers and their communities are raising funds for and awareness of Special Olympics Wisconsin through the Law Enforcement Torch Run®. This year, we will have our first virtual run! Join us as we continue the tradition in carrying the Flame of Hope™. You can register as well as order your t-shirts and commemorative coins immediately, and we want everyone…
Find out more »June 2020
Law Enforcement Torch Run® Opening Ceremony for Special Olympics Wisconsin
The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) is a volunteer movement established by members of the law enforcement community to support Special Olympics.
Find out more »WSO Summer Games
More than 1,300 Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) athletes participate in the State Summer Games held at UW-Stevens Point. Thousands of coaches, volunteers and fans travel from across the state to cheer on athletes competing in athletics (track & field), swimming, and soccer.
Find out more »Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Wisconsin
We are excited to announce the 2020 Virtual Torch Run for Special Olympics Wisconsin! Nearly 1,000 local & statewide law enforcement volunteers and their communities are raising funds for and awareness of Special Olympics Wisconsin through the Law Enforcement Torch Run®. This year, we will have our first virtual run! Join us as we continue the tradition in carrying the Flame of Hope™. You can register as well as order your t-shirts and commemorative coins immediately, and we want everyone…
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