National Police Week will be observed Sunday, May 14, through Saturday, May 20. National Peace Officers Memorial Day will be observed Monday, May 15. The City of Rolla will hold a ceremony, “Thin Blue Line Dedication Event,” at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 15, at 11th and Pine Streets to recognize local law enforcement officers.

The week is designed to recognize the service that law enforcement officers provide to communities and to recognize the sacrifice of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

At Missouri S&T, University Police are available 24/7. Their duties include preventive patrols, investigating crime, crime prevention through active campus involvement, service to students and others in emergencies, special event coverage, overseeing parking lot operations, and the enforcement of state laws, city ordinances and university rules and regulations. To contact University Police for non-emergencies, call 341-3000 or drop by Room G-10 Campus Support Facility. For all emergencies, call 911.