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Police
by Airman
PEDRO MOTA

56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Defenders from the 56th Security Forces Sq
participated in a nationwide event to remembe
officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

“Established by a joint resolution of Congress
National Police Week pays special recognition t
law enforcement officers who have lost their live
line of duty for the safety and protection of other
Tech. Sgt. Samuel Jalomo, 56th SFS NCO-in-ch
operations. “In 1962, President John Kennedy pro
May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day
calendar week in which May 15 falls into as N
Police Week.”

During this week the 56th SFS scheduled ev
include the Luke Air Force Base community.

“For National Police Week, we began with a 5k
beginning at the Luke Air Force Base Air Park,” sa
Sgt. Arlene Gutierrez, 56th SFS assistant NCO-in
of pass and registration.

After the run, participants were invited to Cl
Six for the kick-off demonstration, where tent
were set up to display the tools and gear defend
and work with.

The 56th Force Support Squadron Child Devel
Center and Youth Center also participated in Poli
by hosting children-friendly events, where McG
Crime Dog made a special guest appearance t
children about safety.

Other events ranged from a shooting competit
golf tournament to the first-ever 56th SFS Jail a

During this event SFS teamed with the 56th
nance Group and raised more than $1,200 to he
profit organizations.

“What makes Police Week special here and
Luke is the 40th Annual Mayaguez Memorial Cer
Jalomo said.

On May 12, 1975, an American merchant sh
seized by the Khmer Rouge off the coast of Cambo
following day President Gerald Ford launched a
operation to save the crew members of the ship.

“Members from the 56th Special Operations Wi
combat trained security police conducted that m
Jalomo said. “During the operation there were 44 w
with three missing in action, but 41 Americans lo
lives, including 18 security police.”

In the end, the Khmer Rouge released the Ma

Airman Pedro Mota Tech. Sgt. Matthew Buchan, 56th Security Forc
Beretta M-9 pistol May 9 during a National Polic
1st. Lt. Alexander Sigler, 56th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight commander, is arrested for charity May 13 at Luke. Safety Training Complex in Glendale. The comp
Funds collected will be donated to the 100 Club of Arizona, a nonprofit organization that provides immediate financial assis-
tance to families of public safety officers and firefighters who are killed or injured in the line of duty. It also provides resources
to enhance their safety and welfare. A portion of the funds raised will also be donated to the New Life Center for abused women.