Flags to be lowered Friday for Peace Officers Memorial Day

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has directed that Washington state and U.S. flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Friday, May 15, in recognition of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset.  Flags need to be at full-staff by Saturday, May 16, in honor of Armed Forces Day.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.