Why Police Week Michigan?
As Citizens of Michigan, we believe that Law Enforcement deserve our support, now and in the future.
Why is this effort important? Why is this happening now? Perhaps the questions should be, "why not sooner?"
We are just citizens. We are not in Law Enforcement. We are just tired of seeing our Law Enforcement demonized, mocked, and disrespected.
We believe in America, her dignity, and the value of the precious people within its borders. As leaders who have interacted with thousands of citizens, we are CONFIDENT that the negative attitude out there, perpetuated by the media and on social media, is not an accurate reflection of the true citizen vibe regarding Law Enforcement.
We are professionals, people who mix and mingle with people of faith, people driven by a cause, conservative, liberal, political, not political, young, and old. And we know that Americans in general respect our Law Enforcement.
We know that we - as Michigan citizens - can do BETTER.
As we have explored the idea of how to support our Law Enforcement, it seems there is not a central locale for all things "Pro-Law Enforcement" in Michigan. Oftentimes citizens want to show their support but they do not know how to do it, or how to do it in a way that is meaningful. They do not know where to start. They are also not convinced that their one action could make a difference. This is where we come in.
We believe that all the people in 83 counties through-out Michigan, when combining efforts, when talking about our Law Enforcement more, when sharing good stories, complimenting their services, and just taking a stand to say thanks will all contribute towards one big movement.
While Police Week is a national effort, we hope this site, Police Week Michigan will be a year long ,central place of help. We want to be a conduit of resources, tools, and ideas, but also hope and inspiration. We want to help you spread the positive, powerful, TRUTH about Law Enforcement. Those who are jaded need to know the truth: they need to hear, see, and feel the electrifying support of Michigan citizens regarding Law Enforcement.
Law Enforcement put their lives on the line every day and they go the extra mile to watch our backs. It's time Michigan shows them: we have theirs.
We are just citizens. We are not in Law Enforcement. We are just tired of seeing our Law Enforcement demonized, mocked, and disrespected.
We believe in America, her dignity, and the value of the precious people within its borders. As leaders who have interacted with thousands of citizens, we are CONFIDENT that the negative attitude out there, perpetuated by the media and on social media, is not an accurate reflection of the true citizen vibe regarding Law Enforcement.
We are professionals, people who mix and mingle with people of faith, people driven by a cause, conservative, liberal, political, not political, young, and old. And we know that Americans in general respect our Law Enforcement.
We know that we - as Michigan citizens - can do BETTER.
As we have explored the idea of how to support our Law Enforcement, it seems there is not a central locale for all things "Pro-Law Enforcement" in Michigan. Oftentimes citizens want to show their support but they do not know how to do it, or how to do it in a way that is meaningful. They do not know where to start. They are also not convinced that their one action could make a difference. This is where we come in.
We believe that all the people in 83 counties through-out Michigan, when combining efforts, when talking about our Law Enforcement more, when sharing good stories, complimenting their services, and just taking a stand to say thanks will all contribute towards one big movement.
While Police Week is a national effort, we hope this site, Police Week Michigan will be a year long ,central place of help. We want to be a conduit of resources, tools, and ideas, but also hope and inspiration. We want to help you spread the positive, powerful, TRUTH about Law Enforcement. Those who are jaded need to know the truth: they need to hear, see, and feel the electrifying support of Michigan citizens regarding Law Enforcement.
Law Enforcement put their lives on the line every day and they go the extra mile to watch our backs. It's time Michigan shows them: we have theirs.
We Know ...
- Officers risk their lives daily to serve and protect us, saving lives at the risk of their own
- Officers often do regular but risky work outside of the public eye and the public has no chance to appreciate this
- Officers are under attack in general in this day and age because of the rouge actions of a very very small percentage - one person does something (anything) wrong and it erases the positive actions of thousands, if not millions
- Officers have a major impact on the future generations through school visits, PALs program, etc.
Be Part of a Historic Movement
From shore to shore, bay to bridge, Michigan citizens are standing up, speaking up, and showing up: