Town Council on Monday night voted unanimously to recognize the week of May 15^th – 21^st, 2016 as National Police Week in the Town of Batesburg-Leesville. The resolution adopted also includes recognition of Peace Officers’ Memorial Day on May 15^th as designated by Congress and the President of the United States.

In adopting the resolution, the Mayor and Council asked that the citizens of Batesburg-Leesville join in commemorating law enforcement officers, past and present, who, by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated service to their communities and, in so doing, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and security of all citizens.

They further called upon all citizens of Batesburg-Leesville to observe May 15th, as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in honor of those law enforcement officers who, through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community or have become disabled in the performance of duty, and let us recognize and pay respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes.