JB Charleston participates in National Police Week

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES

05.15.2017

Story by Senior Airman Christian Sullivan 

Joint Base Charleston

The 628th Security Forces Squadron hosted several events throughout the week of May 15-19 in commemoration of National Police Week.
The purpose of Police Week is to honor those who have fallen along with showcasing law enforcement officer skills.
“I think Police Week is important because it gives us an opportunity to reflect on those who came before us, those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and those who are still in the field today, keeping the community safe,” said Senior Master Sgt. Chad Hashley 628th SFS superintendent. “Not only in the military, but those in the civilian community as well, what they do every day gives us something to celebrate.”
During Police Week members of Joint Base Charleston participated in numerous events. Many people from different agencies and units across Charleston came out to participate and support the security forces squadron during Police Week.
“The security forces squadron hosted several events throughout the week with the National Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony, chili cook off, followed by a police exposition, which included several demonstrations and displays, a golf tournament, M4 carbine and M9 pistol firing competition wrapping up on Friday with a 5K memorial run and a retreat ceremony,” said Staff Sgt. Jonathan Calo 628th Security Forces Squadron flight chief. “We were fortunate to have Charleston members participate in events. We had extraordinary support from our local departments. Members from Charleston County sheriff’s Office, Berkley County Sheriff’s Office, North Charleston Police Department and others attended, showing our brotherhood within the blue line.”
With all the events and moving parts, Calo said Team Charleston successfully completed the week while honoring law enforcement members.
“I believe this Police Week was a huge success,” said Calo. “Numerous members from the base continue to complement our squadron members on their efforts throughout the week and beyond.”
While Police Week honors the fallen, it also gives people the opportunity to see the faces of those who still serve in law enforcement.
“This year’s Police Week was a solemn reminder of the sacrifices paid by our law enforcement brothers and sisters across the nation,” said Col. Robert Clouse, 628th SFS commander. “It was also a great opportunity to interact with the joint base community and remind them of the service we provide. I was encouraged by the support we received from many of the civilian law enforcement agencies across the Lowcountry.”

• Date Taken: 05.15.2017
• Date Posted: 05.23.2017 10:13
• Story ID: 234838
• Location: JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SC, US