Pictures of the fallen

Photographs of fallen individuals who died in the line of duty are displayed during the final guard mount ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2018. The photographs are displayed to pay respect to military and civilian law enforcement officers who gave their lives while serving at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)

Hold tight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rachel Corke, a 35th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, gets tased during a Police Week demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2018. A taser’s primary and preferred use is as an incapacitation device allowing officers to maintain a safe distance while rendering a threat incapable of fighting back. During Police Week, the 35th SFS performed detection training and non-lethal weapons training with the Japanese National Police. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)

Back up

Takaaki Kato, the Misawa City police superintendent vice chief, fights the ‘red man’ during a Police Week demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2018. The red man training includes learning how to use a baton for exercise and real-world scenarios. The course also covers security forces concepts, operations, weapons safety, use of lethal or non-lethal force, communication procedures and vehicle searches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)

Got my eyes on you

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rachel Corke, a 35th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, watches a fake victim during Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2018. During Police Week, the 35th SFS performed detection training and non-lethal weapons training with the Japanese National Police. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)

Stop drop and roll

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Darius Gerard, a 35th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, handcuffs Airman 1st Class Steve Kelly, a 35th SFS alarm monitor, during Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2018. During Police Week, the 35th SFS performed detection training and non-lethal weapons training with the Japanese national police. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)

Smile for the mile

Misawa Air Base defenders pose for a photo during the final guard mount ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2018. This ceremony is held during police week, which is a nationally-recognized week honoring law enforcement personnel who died in the line of duty at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)

Misawa defenders honor fallen during Police Week 2018

Published May 21, 2018
By Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Personnel participated in Police Week 2018 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 14 to 18.