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SR 121

A resolution to commemorate May 10-16, 2026, as Police Week.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stephanie Chang and 2 co-sponsors

Designates May 10-16, 2026 as Police Week in Michigan to publicly recognize and honor law enforcement officers who serve and have died in the line of duty.

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Bill Summary · SR 121

Summary of SR 121 (2025-2026) – Michigan

Purpose and intent

  • Declares a commemorative observance: May 10-16, 2026 as Police Week in Michigan.
  • Recognizes the service, sacrifices, and contributions of law enforcement officers at the local, state, and national levels.
  • Builds public acknowledgment of officers who have died in the line of duty or who protect others, and expresses gratitude for their service.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal resolution designating May 10-16, 2026 as Police Week in Michigan.
  • Acknowledges:
    • The origin of National Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day (established in 1962).
    • The commitment and risks faced by law enforcement officers.
    • The approximately 18,000 full-time uniformed Michigan officers among the more than 750,000 officers nationwide.
    • The recent losses in 2025 (111 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty nationally) and the broader context of assaults on officers.
  • Encourages public salute and recognition of law enforcement officers’ service, both within Michigan and nationwide.

Who/what would be affected

  • Legislative districts within Michigan, and the state’s public recognition practices.
  • State and local government ceremonies or public events that commemorate Police Week in coordination with the observance.
  • General public awareness and appreciation for law enforcement personnel.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The resolution was introduced May 12, 2026, by Senator Veronica Klinefelt.
  • The resolution included rules suspension on introduction and was adopted the same day (May 12, 2026).
  • No substantive policy changes or budgetary allocations accompany the designation; the effect is ceremonial and commemorative.

Additional context

  • Co-sponsors include Senators Stephanie Chang and Kevin Hertel, signaling cross-party or bipartisan support for recognizing Police Week.
  • The bill relies on symbolism and public acknowledgment rather than regulatory or funding mechanisms.

If you’d like, I can provide a one-page briefing with suggested talking points for a press release or a municipal event program based on this resolution.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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