Delmarva Backs the Blue: Thank A Police Officer Day to be Observed September 17th, 2022

Delmarva Supports Law Enforcement
Tuesday, August 31st, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: 

Thank A Police Officer Day on Delmarva 2022

  

Thanksgiving Greetings and Gratitude For Police and Law Enforcement

November 25th, 2020: How we've navigated this year, weathered the ups and downs and made it to the day before Thanksgiving, simply amazes me. I cannot believe tomorrow is "Turkey Day", finally here in the midst of our rapidly changing environment! 

25 Ways To Participate in "Thank A Police Officer Day"

How can you get involved in honoring local law enforcement? We've put together a list of ideas suitable for neighborhood collaboration, families, local businesses and anyone who wishes to make a difference by saying “thank you”.

Thank A Police Officer Day is September 19th, 2020

I first found out about Thank A Police Officer Day in 2014, before this page existed and before I'd found all of you. Participating with just a small scale effort was eye-opening and the following September a small but dedicated group of citizens, volunteers and local residents joined forces to observe the date.

Friday, June 19th: Day of Prayer for Law Enforcement

Today is National Prayers for Law Enforcement Day. While we may all be of different beliefs and faiths, one thing we are united in and that is our gratitude and love for those who wear the badge.⁣

Notes and Events Regarding Law Enforcement on Delmarva (June 12th, 2020)

Friday, June 12th, 2020: Articles, links of interest and event updates for our area. The Delmarva Peninsula.is made up of fourteen counties which include the state of Delaware and eastern shore areas of Maryland and Virginia.

Holiday Greetings for Police and Law Enforcement

The following images are a collection of seasonal greetings and Christmas messages of appreciation for the men and women who serve and protect us every day. Some of these have been created by Delmarva Supports Law Enforcement, and you can see more on the Facebook page.

How You Can Participate In Thank A Police Officer Day

We were asked a question this week: "Where is this event held?" We realize that some folks may not be aware exactly how they can be a part of September 15th, when the 7th annual event happens. Our answer: It's held wherever citizens and area residents wish to participate in thanking local law enforcement - it starts with you! Anyone can choose to adopt a department, have a meal delivered to a nearby agency, rally your neighborhood to display blue ribbons in support of our police officers, hold a church service for LEO's, help your children or classroom write letters to each officer at your local PD.

Thank A Police Officer Day on Delmarva: We're Looking for Community Partners

Attention Delmarva Residents and Business Owners!! Following up on the basic information which we began distributing several weeks ago, we're kicking the plans for September 15th into high gear. Between now and then we will be collecting cards, posters and signboards created by local residents, students and art classes, and then ensuring that these are handed out to area police departments. (Pssst.....we need a lot of cards). See the previous blog post here.

June 29th, 2018 | the Day After the Capital Gazette Shooting

Last night I wanted to post something inspiring, meaningful or comforting, but I had nothing. The words swirling in my head weren't appropriate for Facebook, nor was it the time or the place to share my thoughts. So I added one word to this Maryland flag image and posted it, just to let all of you know that I was thinking of you, and logged out of Facebook for the night.

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Delmarva | January 9th, 2018

Good morning. Yesterday on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day we saw some acts of kindness from local residents who took the time to drop by their local departments and thank the men and women who serve. We love seeing that and feel such efforts are both valuable and important for our community. (see the event page for our area here)

September 7th, 2017 | Update on Thank a Police Officer Day on Delmarva

On July 19th I wrote a note which provided a brief description about a date coming up in September. Although it was a little early to put out all the details I hoped to reach some new folks this year and also make sure that everyone had time to get involved with our efforts, and despite a slow start some of the folks who have been involved for the past year or two voiced their support again for this year. I felt pretty hopeful that we’d find more interested parties along with way but July faded away and August came and went and no one seemed interested. Some of the people I had been connected to backed away from the project, leaving me to wonder if it was reluctance to participate with a public effort and perhaps they preferred to plan their own type of event. Which is great; the hope is just that our officers are recognized and it certainly doesn’t need to be with us or anything of the sort. While the thoughts of perhaps being able to visit every department across the Delmarva Peninsula was probably a bit ambitious, the goal was to at least connect again with each of the 70+ agencies from 2016. And suddenly, it was the day after Labor Day and I began to doubt we’d even make that number.

Press Release for Thank a Police Officer Day, September 16th

Saturday, September 16th is "Thank A Police Officer Day". This is a national event created in 2012 by the Whole Truth Project, and here on Delmarva we are working with local residents to "adopt" and recognize area agencies and LEO's. Operating behind the scenes is a planning group with over 200 volunteers, who for the third year are reaching out across the Peninsula to acknowledge more than 70 area police departments.

We Stand With Law Enforcement | Police Departments of the Delmarva Peninsula (part 2)

This is the second post featuring graphics in support of local police departments across the eastern shore of Maryland and state of Delaware. Please feel free to save, share or make these your profile images. Find the complete listing on our Facebook Page album here.

Cpl. Stephen Ballard, Delaware State Police • E.O.W. 4/26/17

"I didn't know you and I probably would never have met you."



Thursday, May 4th, 2017:

This past week, as our state grieved, as our officers mourned, as we began to learn about a life cut short, we now know a little bit about Cpl. Stephen Ballard. As strangers joined together at the place where his life was taken, as we gathered in the darkness on Monday night and held candles to honor his service and sacrifice, we became aware of his family and loved ones and accomplishments and dedication.

"We Stand With Law Enforcement" (Delmarva) Graphics for local Departments

Show your support and back the local police and sheriff's departments in your area! On our Delmarva Supports Law Enforcement Facebook page you can download the images from our albums - change your profile pictures or share on your wall to express your appreciation for our LEO's.

We Stand With Law Enforcement Main FB album includes most of the available images we have done so far

  

Follow-up to "Thank A Police Officer Day on Delmarva" - A Community Project

Update from last weekend ~ I'm still collecting pictures and names and looking for photos but wanted to post and acknowledge some of the many people who were involved in Saturday's Thank a Police Officer Day on Delmarva.

The last few days leading up to September 17th were pretty awesome to see. The generosity of so many people, local businesses and organizations was incredible and it seemed as if as folks find out how to get involved, the more people join in. It was, from beginning to end, a true community effort.

Press Release 9.12.16 for Thank A Police Officer Day on Delmarva

For Immediate Release:
Law Enforcement Appreciation Event 9.17.16

Saturday, September 17th is "Thank A Police Officer Day", created in 2012 by the Whole Truth Project. Observed nationally, we are working here in our community to inform residents of the date and to encourage support for our local law enforcement officers. There is a public Facebook event for the Delmarva area offering information so that citizens may get involved and participate. Everyone is invited to join in acknowledging those who protect and serve our neighborhoods and towns.

"Thank A Police Officer Day" | Card Signing Locations Around Delmarva

Local businesses which have signed up to have a giant card on display for the community to stop by and sign. You can also bring your cards that you are writing or making and drop off them off at these locations so they may be distributed across the area. Please plan to stop by and visit these sites to add your message of support for our LEO!


Dagsboro Electric and Plumbing
This card is for the Millsboro PD

32444 Dupont Blvd
Dagsboro, DE 19939
http://www.electric-plumbing.com 
Hours are 8:30 to 3:30 M-F

Did we forget so soon?

Today's interaction, although small, to me seemed to speak volumes. When I thought it over a couple of hours later, I felt it showed that support for our law enforcement still isn't front and center in many places. It surprised me to hear the officer say "we don't see that much around here" - almost as if that way of life has become accepted. I hate that - I hate they are out there doing jobs that many of us couldn't do - and it's become the norm to see so little respect or appreciation?? I'm grateful that he took the time to tell me it mattered - but wish it wasn't so rare for them to notice that people care. I wish we as a society had begun to shift in that new direction that it seemed we leaned towards just a few months ago during Thank a Police Officer Day and again on January 9th. But it didn't last - and it sure seems that we owe them a hell of a lot more respect than what they are seeing....still.

 

Here's the link to the earlier post when someone noticed our sign of support - https://www.facebook.com/DelmarvaSupportsLawEnforcement/photos/a.1214489728576726.1073741827.1214484575243908/1356523507706680/?type=3