Photographer Lynn Cronquist photographed National Police Week 2015 for Police Magazine/PoliceMag.com. Here is a collection of some of her best shots. (All Photos: Lynn Cronquist Photography)
National Police Week 2015
A blue laser representing the "Thin Blue Line" shines over the crowd during the candle lighting.
The invocation was led by Rev. Mark Severson, brother of Polk County (Wis.) Sheriff's Dep. Mike Severson, who died last year from complication of a gunshot wound he suffered in 1991.
Police survivor with rose escorted to her seat by honor guard officer.
A sea of candle light as the names of the fallen are read.
The honor guard for the vigil comprises officers from numerous agencies nationwide.
The presentation of the colors.
The "Thin Blue Line" laser radiated over the crowd.
New U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch addressed the crowd.
Police survivor with rose escorted to her seat by honor guard officer.
Savannah Solis, 10, has sent hundreds of handmade "thank you" cards for officers in numerous jurisdictions, including New York City and her home state of Texas. She was honored at the vigil.
Milwaukee officer in dress uniform prepares to join the honor guard.
The honor guard stands ready to present the loved ones of fallen officers with roses.
Police survivor with rose.
Family, friends, and comrades leave mementos on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Memorial and make etchings of the names of the fallen.
Officer with candle.
Police survivors arrive for the vigil.