By William Gonzalez, Opinion Contributor, The Hill; May 24, 2019
Tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converged on Washington, D.C., last week to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week.
Amtrak’s Police Department (APD) was part of this contingent, with more than 450 sworn and civilian personnel responsible for covering more than 30 locations in 46 states to ensure passenger safety and infrastructure security.