HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL NR 2021-01-08 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
January 8, 2021
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Assistant Public Information Officer
lkosin@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2781
Residents, Business Owners Encouraged to Observe Law
Enforcement Appreciation Day
The annual event recognizes law enforcement officials who protect their local
communities on a daily basis.
Leesburg, VA (January 8, 2021) – On Saturday, January 9,
the Town of Leesburg will join partnering organizations,
throughout the nation, in promoting National Law
Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.).
This annual event recognizes law enforcement officers who
are dedicated to protecting their local communities on a
daily basis.
"Leesburg is proud to have such an outstanding police
department being led by Chief Brown,” said Leesburg
Mayor Kelly Burk. “This is the least we can do to celebrate
the brave men and women who, every day, protect and
serve all our residents with dignity and justice and put their
community first.”
Residents, schools, and businesses are encouraged to show their support by tying b lue ribbons
around trees in their yards or on their mailboxes and wearing blue as an additional sign of
support and appreciation.
Members of the public are also invited to write thank you notes or letters of encouragement
and drop them off at the police department, 65 Plaza Street NE, in Leesburg, for all department
staff to enjoy.
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