This is National Police Week and Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is celebrating the event with “Coffee With a Cop” that will be held from 7:30 AM until 11 AM this morning at your Summerville McDonald’s.

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. National Police Week is a collaborative effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community.

Locally, the sheriff, along with his staff, will be meeting with the public this morning for coffee and conversation.  Summerville McDonald’s will be providing free coffee, tea or soft drinks to anyone who comes by the restaurant this morning and WZQZ will be broadcasting live from the event.