Police Week honors those who served Published June 2, 2011 By Senior Airman William A. O'Brien 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Incirlik security forces Airmen observed National Police Week May 16 - 20, with activities to commemorate fallen law enforcement officers, as well as activities to give a better understanding of the career field. "This day, and the week surrounding it, has come to honor those law enforcement officers across the nation and around the world that have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty during the previous calendar year," said Capt. Daniel Beaudoin, 39th Security Forces Squadron Plans and Programs chief . "This week is also a time to offer support to the families of those fallen officers." A series of events and activities comprise National Police Week every year. "We kicked off National Police Week this year with a 39th SFS 5K run," said Captain Beaudoin. "The run was a great opportunity for our squadron to come together and take pride in our profession." Demonstrations and interactive displays were held at the SFS headquarters to allow base personnel to see the equipment used by law enforcement today. "All the stations were a great opportunity to give back to the community," said Captain Beaudoin. "The open house gave the people of Incirlik a unique glimpse into our career field. Everyone got to learn and had a fun time while doing it." Incirlik Police Week also included a military working dog demonstration to showcase the training, obedience and capabilities of military working dogs. "Today, we started with a K-9 demonstration that showed the capabilities and discipline of the military working dogs," said Staff Sgt. Andrew Williams, 39th SFS NCO in charge of police services. One on-looker was impressed by the dog's capability to help the Airmen apprehend "bad guys." "It was amazing," said Camille Enold, an 11 year-old participant. "I liked it when the dog attacked the guy." As part of the K-9 demonstration, the working dogs demonstrated their ability to neutralize a threat wearing protective equipment. Stations displaying weapons, vehicles and equipment used by SFS members were displayed where SFS Airmen explained how their weapons worked and allowed participants to hold the unloaded weapons. A station also allowed spectators to sit in the different seats of the military vehicles and operate the sirens. And lastly, participants got to experience a confinement tour. Through the donation of fingerprint and identification card kits, made by the National Center of Missing or Exploited Children, SFS Airmen were able to make fingerprint and ID kits of the children for their parents, which Sergeant Williams said is useful in finding a child if they are missing. National Police Week concluded with a retreat ceremony at the 39th Air Base Wing Headquarters building. "National Police Week is a great way to honor police across our country and around the world," said Captain Beaudoin. National Police Week was first observed in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy officially declared May 15 National Peace Officers' Memorial Day.