[Alexandria, VA] Gun
violence is the leading cause of premature death in America. The issue
of gun violence has a complicated history that is deeply rooted in our
culture, but we must take this issue seriously and treat it as the
public health and public safety crisis that it has become. June 2, 2018
marks the annual observance of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, also
known as "Wear Orange Day." The National Organization of
Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) proudly supports National Gun
Violence Awareness Day, not only as a day of advocacy but also one of
remembrance for the lives lost due to senseless acts of gun violence.
This weekend thousands
from across the country will gather in support of common sense gun
violence solutions and rallying efforts showcasing the toll gun violence
has taken on the lives of children, families and communities.
Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) shows that on an average day, 96 Americans are killed with guns.
Seven children and teens (age 19 or under) are killed with guns in the
U.S. on an average day. It's time to face the reality of gun violence in
America. This cannot be our new normal. NOBLE encourages everyone to
participate in Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Wear Orange Weekend 2018 is June 1 - June 3, 2018. If you
would like to find a gun violence awareness event in your community,
please click here.
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About the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
Since 1976, The
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) has
served as the conscience of law enforcement by being committed to
justice by action. NOBLE represents over 3,000 members internationally,
who are primarily African-American chief executive officers of law
enforcement agencies at federal, state, county and municipal levels,
other law enforcement administrators, and criminal justice
practitioners. For more information, visit http://www.noblenational.org.
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