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386th ESFS announces Police Week events

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  • By Staff Sgt. Thomas J. Doscher
  • 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs
SOUTHWEST ASIA --  The 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron has announced the events scheduled to take place during National Police Week 2009 May 10 - 16. 

Starting in 1962, National Police Week honors the sacrifices and service made by law enforcement officers. 

"National Police Week is a chance for citizens to honor the men and women of their local law enforcement agencies in their home towns that protect their children, families and personal property," said Master Sgt. Earl Wormley, 386th ESFS National Police Week coordinator. "Most of the metro police, county sheriffs and military police officers defend and secure our civil liberties every day and, if needed, are willing to sacrifice their lives to protect the common good." 

Events highlighting the 386th and 387th security forces members will be held throughout the week. Some events, such as a military working dog detection challenge, are only open to security forces members, but others such as the Jail and Bail, where you can have coworkers "arrested and detained" at the Flex for a fee are open to everyone. Dodgeball, volleyball and basketball tournaments as well as a fire team challenge will be held throughout the week, and demonstrations and static displays will be give Rock members an opportunity to see security forces equipment and members in action. 

Sergeant Wormley said Police Week is a time to bring law enforcement officers and the people they protect together. 

"This is a time for many of us to collectively show our appreciation for the men and women that protect us and our livelihood," he said. 

Sunday, May 10
5 a.m. - Memorial Breakfast at the Dining Facility 

6:15 a.m. - Security Forces Memorial March 

7:30 a.m. - Reveille (For more information, call Master Sgt. Hiawathia Porter at 450-1906) 

1 p.m. - Defender Dodgeball Tournament (For more information or to sign up, call Staff Sgt. Ryan Michaels at 442-2909 or Staff Evelynn Lechner at 442-9700) 

Monday, May 11
8 a.m. - noon - Security Forces Open House at the Rock Pavilion 

9 a.m. - Military Working Dog Demonstration at the Rock Pavilion

Tuesday, May 12
6 - 11 a.m. - Fire Team Challenge (For more information or to sign up, call Staff Sgt. Ryan Michaels at 442-2909) 

Wednesday, May 13
All Day - "Jail and Bail" at the Flex (For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Christopher Sykes at 450-1919) 

11:30 a.m. - Police Week Memorial Luncheon at the PAX Terminal (For more information, call Capt. Jonathan Bell at 450-1921)

Friday, May 15
8 a.m. - 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at the Rock Gym (For more information call Master Sgt. Hiawathia Porter at 450-1906) 

8 a.m. - Outdoor Volleyball Tournament (For more information call Staff Sgt. Shaun Dube at 442-2501) 

Saturday, May 16
6 a.m. - Defender Half Marathon (For more information, call Senior Master Sgt. Annette Cipra at 442-5110) 

3:30 p.m. - Retreat Ceremony at the base flagpole (For more information, call Master Sgt. Kelly Winston at 442-2151) 

6 - 8 p.m. - Defender Barbecue at the base pool (For more information, call Master Sgt. Earl Wormley at 442-2688)