Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried signed an executive order to make Aug. 1-7 "Police Appreciation Week"
ROBBINSVILLE -- Mayor Dave Fried on Friday declared Aug. 1-7 "Police Appreciation Week" to counteract what he says has been increasingly negative attitudes toward police across the country.
"It is a trend that needs to end," he said. "It's never been more difficult to be a police officer than it is today. They put their lives on the line to protect us and we need to keep that in mind.
"Everyone has the right to protest, but when you hear them chanting that they want to see dead cops, it's a difficult thing and should be offensive," he continued. "It's important as elected officials to speak out."
Blue ribbons and blue lights will be prominently displayed at all municipal buildings, including the municipal building, police headquarters, the senior center, public works and the fire department.
Fried is also encouraging residents and businesses to show their support with ribbons and blue lights. Businesses can pick up window signs on the second floor of the municipal building and the police department starting Monday.
The week coincides with Tuesday's National Night Out, which works to strengthen the relationship between police and the community. Robbinsville's event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. outside of police headquarters.
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