Robert Baker, Directorate of Emergency Services Chief of Police, speaks during the Law Enforcement Wreath Laying Ceremony, May 14, 2021, at Fort Hamilton, N.Y

Officers from the Directorate of Emergency Services and New York Police Department pose behind the wreath used during Fort Hamilton's Law Enforcement Wreath Laying Ceremony, May 14, 2021, at Fort Hamilton, N.Y.

Jorge Lopez, retired Sergeant First Class, plays "Taps" during the Law Enforcement Wreath Laying Ceremony, May 14, 2021, at Fort Hamilton, N.Y

The Directorate of Emergency Serves held a Law Enforcement Wreath Laying Ceremony during National Police Week, May 14, 2021, at Fort Hamilton, N.Y. National Police Week was established by Congress in 1962 to honor members of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty.

The Directorate of Emergency Serves held a Law Enforcement Wreath Laying Ceremony during National Police Week, May 14, 2021, at Fort Hamilton, N.Y. National Police Week was established by Congress in 1962 to honor members of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty.

“It’s important for us to take a moment of our day and recognize those in the law enforcement profession that have perished,” said Michael Canter, Director of DES.