Brookfield Honoring National Police Week With Flag-Raising Ceremony

In recognition of National Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day, Brookfield will have a 15-minute flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony with honor guard. 

The public ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Civic Plaza, located between Brookfield City Hall, 2000 N. Calhoun Rd., and the Safety Building, 2100 N. Calhoun. 

May 15 is recognized as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. 

More than 19,000 names of fallen law enforcement officers are etched into the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial — and more are added every year.

The names of 321 officers killed in the line of duty – including Wauwatosa slain police officer Jennifer Sebena and Milwaukee County deputy Sergio Aleman – are being added this year to the memorial in Washington, D.C.

A number of Waukesha County Sheriff officers names have been added to the memorial throughout the years: Quin Edward O'Brien (Waukesha County Sergeant), Michael Gesvain (Waukesha County Deputy Sheriff), William John Phipps Sr. (Waukesha County Deputy Sheriff) and Charles Snover (Waukesha County Deputy Sheriff).

Here are some of the top Brookfield police stories from the year:

• All Available Squads': How Duty Officers Took Charge at Azana Spa
• Fallen Town of Brookfield Officer Don Bishop Honored by His Peers
• Sound Company Employee Charged with Felony Theft of Equipment
• Victoria's Secret Has a Rough Week

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