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May 11 to May 16 was National Police Week. It’s an opportunity to show our gratitude and appreciation to the men and women who put their lives on the line to keep our people and communities safe.

Nebraskans take police week seriously. From the candlelight “Walk the Beat” vigil in Omaha to National Law Enforcement Day memorial services in Douglas County and Grand Island, we demonstrate that we back the blue.

We honor our fallen officers, like Omaha Police Officer Kerrie Orozco and Lincoln Police Officer Mario Herrera, who were killed in the line of duty. This year’s Police Week Reso...