May 15, 2026 3:40 a.m. 

Douglas County Commissioners took part in the annual Peace Officer Memorial Day ceremony on Thursday in front of the courthouse.

The event takes place annually to honor and remember Douglas County law enforcement officers that perished while in the line of duty. After Sheriff John Hanlin welcomed those attending, Commissioner Chris Boice then read a proclamation on behalf of all three commissioners proclaiming Friday as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 10th-16th as National Police Week in Douglas County.

Additionally, the commissioners pledged their support in the proclamation to all part, present, and fallen law enforcement officers and their families by Turning the Night Blue in their honor. Facilities staff have been directed to light the exterior of the front of the courthouse with blue lights, through Saturday.

Following the ceremony, commissioners provided proclamation certificates to attending law enforcement agencies.

A copy of the video presentation of the entire ceremony can be found on the Douglas County Government Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyeGovernment