Michigan Senate Bill SR0121

Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

Caption

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

Summary

Senate Resolution 121 is a commemorative resolution designating May 10-16, 2026, as Police Week in Michigan. It recognizes National Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day, honors law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty, and acknowledges the service of police officers in Michigan and across the country. The resolution includes findings about the history of Police Week, the number of officers serving nationwide and in Michigan, and the risks officers face, including deaths and assaults in the line of duty. It specifically pays tribute to Michigan’s fallen officers and expresses gratitude for the service, sacrifice, and public protection provided by local, state, and federal law enforcement.

Impact

This resolution does not change state law, create new regulatory requirements, or appropriate funds. Its effect is symbolic and ceremonial: it formally recognizes a week of observance and expresses the Senate’s support for law enforcement and remembrance of officers killed in the line of duty. The primary affected parties are Michigan police officers, fallen officers’ families, and the broader law enforcement community.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly supportive and respectful. The text is uniformly laudatory toward law enforcement, emphasizing sacrifice, honor, integrity, and public service. There is no recorded committee debate or vote opposition in the provided materials, and the resolution was adopted by the Senate, indicating broad agreement.

Contention

No notable points of contention are shown in the provided record. Because this is a ceremonial resolution, there is no evidence of disagreement over policy details, funding, or legal effects. The only substantive emphasis is on honoring police and memorializing officers who died in the line of duty, which appears to have been uncontroversial in the Senate action provided.