HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2018-10-08 Police Appreciation Day
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
October 9, 2018
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Public Information Assistant
lkosin@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2781
Leesburg Celebrates 4th Annual Police Appreciation Day on
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Residents and businesses encouraged to wear blue and tie blue ribbons on trees
and mailboxes.
Leesburg, VA (October 9, 2018) – On Thursday, October 18, 2018, the Leesburg Town
Council will recognize the commitment and dedication of the Leesburg Police Department with
the 4th annual Leesburg Police Appreciation Day.
The Town of Leesburg will place blue ribbons on trees in front of Town facilities and parks.
Residents, schools, and businesses are encouraged to show their support for the Leesburg
Police by tying blue ribbons around trees in their yards or on their mailboxes and wearing blue
as an additional sign of support and appreciation.
"Our police officers put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe,” says Leesburg Mayor
Kelly Burk. “Police Appreciation Day gives us the opportunity to come together as a community
to say ‘thank you’ to these dedicated men and women.”
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. Any images shared to social media should reference #LPDappreciation.
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