HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, MASS. - As National Police Week approaches, the 66th Security Forces Squadron here is gearing up for a week of activities to honor law enforcement officers.
SFS and other law enforcement agencies will observe National Police Week May 15 to 19.
"We are honored to once again host National Police Week activities this year for Team Hanscom," said Maj. Brandon Casso, 66 SFS commander. "Recognizing the daily sacrifices by law enforcement officers, and their families, in protecting our community is what this week is all about, all while remembering those who came before us who gave their lives and made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.”
National Police Week is observed each year during the week of May 15, which is National Peace Officers Memorial Day. The weeklong event was established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962 and has since grown into a nationwide event, with communities across the country honoring the men and women who serve in law enforcement.
“All of Team Hanscom is welcome to join us at the many events planned throughout Police Week,” said Casso.
Activities will begin Monday, May 15 at 8:30 a.m. with an opening ceremony at Heroes Memorial Park near the clinic. Following the ceremony, SFS personnel will participate in a 5K ruck march. Those interested in participating are asked to register prior at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44ADA72AA4FBC52-police.
All with base access are welcome to attend the ceremony and participate in the ruck march. For further information on these events, email Staff Sgt. Caleb Teats at caleb.teats@us.af.mil.
On May 16, SFS officials will host an obstacle course at the base track beginning at 9 a.m. For further information about this, email Airman 1st Class Themba Devenish at themba.devenish@us.af.mil.
Officials will host a pistol excellence competition at the Combat Arms Firing Range May 17 beginning at 8 a.m. This event is open to all Department of Defense uniformed personnel. All service members interested in participating must register prior at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040545adaa28a5f58-66sfspolice#/.
For further information about the pistol competition, contact Tech. Sgt. Robert Aldrich at robert.aldrich.2@us.af.mil.
Hanscom Police Week organizers will host a four-person scramble golf tournament at the Patriot Golf Course May 18 beginning at 8:30 a.m., with a tee time at 9 a.m. All those interested in participating in this activity should register prior to the event at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044cabad2ba0fb6-2023#/.
To learn more about the golf tournament, contact Staff Sgt. Logan Clark at logan.clark.9@us.af.mil.
A closing ceremony will take place at the base chapel May 19 at 2:30 p.m. to close Police Week. The closing ceremony will take place as part of the Grillin' Texans cookout event that begins at 2 p.m. Anyone interested in attending the cookout event are asked to sign up at https://facebook.com/events/s/grillin-texans-cook-out/247198384379364/.
To learn more about National Police Week, visit http://www.policeweek.org.