President Trump to Light White House Blue to Honor Fallen Officers

President Donald Trump announced at a proclamation signing that he'll light the White House blue to honor fallen law enforcement officers as part of Officer Memorial Day Monday night.

During the signing, Trump also said he will request that American flags fly at half-mast to memorialize fallen officers, according to The Hill.

"During Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, we honor the men and women of law enforcement who have been killed or disabled in the course of serving our communities. Police officers are the thin blue line whose sacrifices protect and serve us every day, and we pledge to support them as they risk their lives to safeguard ours," Trump said in a statement.

Out of the 118 officers who died on duty last year, 66 were "victims of malicious attacks," which represents an increase of almost 40 percent from the previous year.

Trump previously lit the White House blue in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day in April.