The Scranton Police Department recognized Peace Officers Memorial Day with a solemn ceremony Thursday morning at police headquarters in honor of the sacrifice of officers locally and across the country. May 15 was designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, and the week in which that date falls is also recognized as Police Week. National Police Week is a time to support law enforcement communities and honor officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, according to a release by the city.
Scranton police officers stand at ease during the National Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony Thursday, May 15, 2025. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Scranton police officers salute the flag during the National Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony in front of the Scranton police headquarters in Scranton Thursday, May 15, 2025. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Scranton police Sgt. Nicholas Hurchick salutes the American flag during the National Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony Thursday, May 15, 2025. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Retired police Sgt. Michael Cammerota reads the names of fallen police officers during the National Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony Thursday, May 15, 2025. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Scranton police chief Thomas Carroll speaks during the National Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony in front of the Scranton police headquarters in Scranton Thursday, May 15, 2025. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
A Scranton police officer looks towards the American flag during the National Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony Thursday, May 15, 2025. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)