On the agenda for the April 16, 2008 Board Meeting, the Fontana Unified School District's Board of Education has an item to adopt Resolution 08-28 recognizing the week of May 11-17, 2008, as National Police Week, specifically to recognize the efforts of the FUSD School Police, and recognizing Thursday, May 15, 2008, as Peace Officers' Memorial Day.

The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week.  Members of the law enforcement agency of the Fontana Unified School District play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of district employees, students and parents.  It is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices of their law enforcement agency, and that members of our law enforcement agency recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression.  The men and women of the law enforcement agency of the Fontana Unified School District unceasingly provide a vital public service.

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education calls upon all patriotic, civic and educational organizations to observe the week of May 11-17, 2008, as National Police Week with appropriate ceremonies and observances in which all of our people may 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.

The FUSD further calls upon all employees, students, and parents of the Fontana Unified School District to observe Thursday, May 15, 2008 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.

Click here to read the Proclamation for Peace Officers' Memorial Day and Police Week, 2008 by President George W. Bush.