National Police Week May 10-16

National Police Week begins on Sunday, May 10 and runs through Saturday, May 16,  honoring law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty while recognizing the service and sacrifice of officers nationwide. 

During a recent appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Sheridan Police Captain Tom Ringley discussed the week’s origins and its goal.

Capt. T. Ringley

According to national statistics shared by the Captain, 111 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty in 2025, including 44 firearm-related deaths and 34 traffic-related fatalities. 

Ringley asked the public to use this week to develop new habits of paying attention to one’s surroundings while driving and moving over when motorists come upon first responders and law enforcement who are performing their duties on roadways. 

Capt. T. Ringley

Ringley said this week is of the utmost importance to the SPD after the loss of Sergeant Nevada Krinkee. Sheridan Police will send two SPD officers to Washington, D.C. to represent the department during memorial events honoring fallen officers from across the country.