# National Community Policing Week Resolution

Congress is officially designating the week of October 6-12, 2024, as "National Community Policing Week." This is a symbolic recognition that doesn't create new laws or programs, but rather sets aside a specific week to highlight and celebrate community policing efforts across the country.

Community policing is an approach where police officers work closely with neighborhoods to build relationships, prevent crime together, and address local safety concerns. During this designated week, police departments, community organizations, and local leaders are encouraged to recognize the importance of these partnerships and the officers who practice this style of policing. It's similar to how Congress designates weeks for other causes—like National Teacher Appreciation Week or National Nurses Week—to draw public attention and appreciation to a particular profession or practice.

This resolution doesn't require anyone to do anything or change any existing laws. It's purely a way for Congress to officially acknowledge that community policing is valued as an approach to public safety. Police departments might use this week to host community events, hold appreciation ceremonies, or highlight successful partnerships between officers and residents. For everyday people, this mainly means increased awareness and visibility around community policing initiatives in your area during that week, though the practical impact is minimal since it's a recognition rather than a policy change.

A resolution designating the week of October 6, 2024, through October 12, 2024, as "National Community Policing Week".

Shaheen, Jeanne

<p>This resolution designates the week of October 6-October 12, 2024, as National Community Policing Week.</p>