TOPEKA – (January 9, 2015) – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today released the following statement in honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, which is today:

 “Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line each and every day to keep our communities safe. I am deeply grateful for the work police officers do and the sacrifices they and their families make to protect all Kansans. It is a special privilege to work alongside the dedicated men and women in Kansas law enforcement, and I hope Kansans will join me today in thanking a police officer for his or her service and sacrifice.”