Crime & Safety

Groton City Marks Peace Officers Memorial Day

Ceremony was held at 8 a.m. outside the Groton Municipal Building.

The City of Groton held a short ceremony at 8 a.m. today in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week acknowledge the work of local, state, and federal peace officers. The holiday was created in 1961.

A press release by the Groton City Police Department gave this statement: "Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week pay tribute to the local, State, and Federal law enforcement officers who serve and protect us with courage and dedication. These observances also remind us of the ongoing need to be vigilant against all forms of crime, especially to acts of extreme violence and terrorism."

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