Media Contact: Leah Kosin, Public Information Assistant lkosin@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2781
Leesburg
Celebrates 4th Annual Police Appreciation Day on Thursday, October 18, 2018
Residents and businesses encouraged to wear blue and tie
blue ribbons on trees and mailboxes.
Leesburg, VA (October
9, 2018) – On
Thursday, October 18, 2018, the Leesburg Town Council will recognize the
commitment and dedication of the Leesburg Police Department with the 4th annual
Leesburg Police Appreciation Day.
The Town of
Leesburg will place blue ribbons on trees in front of Town facilities and
parks. Residents, schools, and businesses are encouraged to show their support
for the Leesburg Police by tying blue ribbons around trees in their yards or on
their mailboxes and wearing blue as an additional sign of support and
appreciation.
"Our police
officers put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe,” says Leesburg
Mayor Kelly Burk. “Police Appreciation Day gives us the opportunity to
come together as a community to say ‘thank you’ to these dedicated men and
women.”
Members of the
public are also invited to write thank you notes or letters of encouragement
and drop them off at the police department, 65 Plaza Street NE, in Leesburg,
for all department staff to enjoy. Any images shared to social media
should reference #LPDappreciation.