In light of the recent incidents that occurred overseas involving service members killed in service to our country including two Navy SEALS who lost their lives on a ship boarding operation and three Army soldiers who were killed in a drone attack, members of the Eagle Point Police Department will be wearing red shirts in support of R.E.D. (Remember Everyone Deployed) Friday movement.
R.E.D. Friday was first observed in the early 2000s as a way for people to show their support for the military following the September 11th attacks, shortly after military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq began. On Fridays, police officers and staff will be approved to wear red shirts in support of the men and women who are deployed in other countries supporting operations to ensure the freedom we enjoy every day in the United States. While this is a step away from traditional shirts worn under uniforms and protective equipment, officers will be allowed to wear red in support of this cause.
The Eagle Point Community is very supportive of our Military and Law Enforcement. As part of the community, our staff wants to continue to support our service members. We will continue to support our troops that are deployed “until they all come home”.