2018 Mount Vernon Police Memorial Day Awards Ceremony

On Tuesday, May 15, 2018, Mayor Thomas hosted the 2018 Police Memorial Weeks Awards Ceremony and presented a proclamation declaring the day Police Memorial Day. Mayor Thomas was joined by members of the City Council the MVPD in acknowledging active duty and fallen heroes for their immeasurable service to our great city. National Police Week was initiated by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 and marks the annual time to celebrate our men and women in law enforcement and pay homage to those that lost their lives in the line of duty. Mount Vernon paused this week to honor our Department and its heroes. Awards were presented to over 25 members of the Department for life-saving actions and merit.