Elkhart County Police Department to celebrate National Police Week

Elkhart County Police Department

Elkhart County Police Department

Elkhart County Police Department

ELKHART, Ind. - The Elkhart Police Department will be celebrating National Police Week this May with events that recognize law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in duty. 

The events kick off on May 13 with a 5K run and 1-mile walk hosted by the department’s K9 unit. Proceeds from this event directly support the dogs and handlers within the unit. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. at 1 Blazer Blvd. in Elkhart. 

On May 17, the department invites the public to attend the Peace Officers Memorial Service, which honors officers who have died in the line of duty. The event begins at 11:00 a.m. at Kardzhali Park. 

The department will also be taking place in Cop on a Rooftop on May 19 with other police departments across Michiana. The event takes place from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at participating Dunkin’ Donuts locations. 

For more information, contact Jessica McBrier at [email protected] 


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