24th Annual Candlelight Vigil—May 13, 2012The Candlelight Vigil is traditionally held on May 13th, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. National Peace Officers Memorial Day Service, hosted by the Fraternal Order of Police and the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary is always held on May 15th, again, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. FREEClick on…See More

http://www.nleomf.org/National Police WeekDate: May 13 - 19, 2012 Time: See Scheduled Events -Location:Washington, DCDescription:Each May during National Police Week the nation pauses to recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement.Established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy and a joint resolution of Congress, National Police Week pays special tribute to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the…See More

Dear Mr.J.N.Garrett-II:Thank you for writing to me about provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) concerning the military detention of enemy combatants.  I appreciate hearing from you on this important issue.I was deeply disappointed that the final version of the NDAA did not include important language authored by Senators Mark Udall (D-CO) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)  regarding detainees that would have protected civil liberties while helping to keep us safe.  During floor…See More