With National Police Week beginning on Sunday, the city of Independence is taking the opportunity to recognize their police department.

 

Independence Police Chief Jerry Harrison says this week has been honored for over 60 years.

 

The city made a proclamation at the City Commission meeting to recognize May 14th until May 20th as Police Week in Independence. Mayor Louis Ysusi says that he's grateful for the work and dedication the IPD puts in to keep the city safe.

 

Ysusi also proclaimed May 21st through the 27th as Emergency Medical Services Week.