Tennessee § 15-2-125 - Police Memorial Day.

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§ 15-2-125. Police Memorial Day.

May 11 of each year shall be observed as “Police Memorial Day,” to honor and recognize law enforcement officers in this state for their dedication and selfless service. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in § 15-1-101 . Acts 2015, ch. 49, § 1; 2020, ch. 707, § 5. Compiler's Notes. For the Preamble to the act concerning recognition of law enforcement officers, see Acts 2015, ch. 49. Amendments. The 2020 amendment deleted “to be proclaimed as such by the governor,” preceding “to honor” in the middle of the first sentence. Effective Dates. Acts 2020, ch. 707, § 7. June 22, 2020.

Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 15-2-125 ("Police Memorial Day.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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