May 09 through May 15, 2010

On October 1, 1962 John F. Kennedy was President of the United States and the 87th United States Congress which was in session at the time authorized the President to proclaim the week in which May 15 occurs as Police Week "in recognition of the service given by the men and women who, night and day, stand guard in our midst to protect us through enforcement of our laws". During this week throughout the Country and in Peoria we honor Peace Officers who died or became disabled while acting in the line of duty. It is a time we hold memorial services for those persons and their families, a time we promote to the public what we do via displays and interaction, a time we honor the men and women in the Law Enforcement and Public Safety Community, and a time we honor citizens who have given exceptional assistance so we could carry out our duties to the best of our abilities.

On May 14, 2010 during Police Week, the following awards were presented:

Police Officer of the Year
Bryan Sylvester

Civilian Employee of the Year
Carl White - Parking Enforcement Officer

Citizen Distinguished Service Award
James Murphy

Commissioned - Distinguished Serivce
Officer John Briggs
Sergeant James Chiola
Officer Shawn Curry
Officer Jacob Faw
Officer Derek Harwood
Officer Cary Hightower
Officer Matthew Lane
Officer Christopher Lenover
Officer Timothy Moore
Officer Clinton Rezac
Officer Kevin Slavens
Officer Jason Spanhook
Officer Bryan Sylvester
Officer Brendan Westart
Officer Craig Willis
Officer Ryan Winkle

Lifesaving certificate
Mrs. Karyn Dean
Officer Stuart Ingersoll
Officer Shannon Parnell

Valor Award
Officer Steve Cover
Officer Jacob Faw

Commissioned - Combat Valor
Officer Calvin Jones

American Legion Meritorious Award
Sergeant Robert Wagner

For more information on Police Week please visit Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc.