In 1962 President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Active and retired police officers, members of the Delhi Police Historical Association, and members of the Delhi Citizens Police Association honored those that have served with the police department. Wreaths placed at the police memorial and the memorial of Officer John William Bechtol, who lost his life serving the Delhi community on October 25th, 1978. On Sunday, May 15th, the Board of Trustees of Delhi Township proclaimed the week of May 15 – 21, 2023, as “National Peace Officer Memorial Week” in Delhi Township.
