Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD), which is celebrated annually on Jan. 9.
It is a day for people to show their support for law enforcement officers nationwide. We would like to thank our community for supporting the Stoughton Police Department. Throughout the year, many residents show appreciation for our officers by bringing food and other gifts to the station. Other times, it’s a simple thank you to an officer working a detail or a handwritten letter from a family member after a police response to their house.
Today, we would like to recognize the police officers who chose this difficult career and serve our residents admirably while thanking you — our community — for your support.