Travis to host Police Week events Published May 14, 2015 By Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Travis Air Force Base will observe National Police Week with several activities on base May 11 to 15 including a fitness challenge, 5K race, shooting competition and retreat ceremony. According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund website, National Police Week is a weeklong observance to honor law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The week of remembrance started in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date fell as Police Week. "Police Week is a way for us as law enforcement officers to honor officers who were killed or wounded in the line of duty," said Tech. Sgt. Cedric Holliman, 60th Security Forces Squadron NCOIC of mobility. "It's important that we don't forget all those who came before us, those who sacrificed their lives doing the job." Staff Sgt. Juan Gonzalez, 60th SFS standardization evaluation evaluator, echoed Holliman's sentiments. "It's vital we recognize our fellow officers who put their lives on the line for others ... which is something many people may take for granted," Gonzalez said. "Officers are always putting their lives on the line." Festivities begin at Travis May 11 at 8 a.m., with a static display featuring the 60th SFS emergency services team and their equipment, as well as military working dog demonstrations at the Base Exchange. Police Week will also feature a bowling tournament and a timed fitness challenge requiring four-person teams to conquer 10 obstacles. Holliman, a native of Mineral Wells, Texas, said Police Week will provide the community an excellent opportunity to interact with security forces members. "The public can ask questions, handle some of the equipment that we use and just interact with us," Holliman said. "Police Week gives us an opportunity to showcase what we do on a day-to-day basis. It will also allow us to interact with the community, show our personal side and help build camaraderie." Everyone is highly encouraged to take part in Police Week events, said Gonzalez, a native of Brownsville, Texas. "I encourage everyone to come out and take part," Gonzalez said. "Especially in the fitness challenge because it'll be a great opportunity to work on team building, increase morale and network." Below is a complete list of events Travis AFB will host during National Police Week: Static displays and Military Working Dog demonstrations at the Travis Base Exchange May 11 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free Cops and Robbers 5K at the Delta Breeze Club parking lot May 12 at 8 a.m. This event is open to everyone with base access. The first place finisher will receive a prize. Approximately 15 security forces members will chase "robbers" as they run through the course. Water will be provided at two aid stations. Ultimate Fitness Challenge at the Travis red track and Delta Breeze Club parking lot May 12 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. Cost is $40 per team. Teams must have four members to compete. Event is open to all with base access. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. All proceeds from this event will go to the Fallen Police Officer's Memorial Fund.To register, contact Staff Benjamin Benitez at benjamin.benitez@us.af.mil. Registration is also available the day of the event starting at 7:30 a.m. 9-Pin Bowling Tournament at Travis Bowl May 13 from 2 - 4:30 p.m. Open to anyone with base access. Prizes will be presented to the top male and female bowlers, as well as the best team. Cost is $60 per team of four members and covers three games and shoes. To register, contact Tech. Sgt. Bendel Jones at bendel.jones@us.af.mil. All proceeds from this event will go to benefit the 60th SFS Defender Association. Free Rifle Shooting Competition at Bldg. 1370, Combat Arms Small Arms Range May 14 from 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The competition is open to all active duty and reserve Department of Defense members. The best shooter will receive a prize. To register, contact Staff Sgt. Anthony Pinaula at anthony.pinaula@us.af.mil. National Police Week Retreat Ceremony at the Base Flag Pole outside Bldg. 51 May 15 at 4 p.m.