District Police Officer Day, also known as Local Police Officer Day, is observed in Russia every November 17. This professional holiday was established in 2002 to honor the role of district police officers, who are responsible for protecting the rights of citizens and maintaining public order within specific city districts. The position of district police officer has its roots in the 19th century, although it was abolished after the Russian Revolution and later reinstated in 1923. The holiday commemorates the publication of instructions for district inspectors by the People’s Commissariat of Internal Affairs of the RSFSR on this date. Today, there are over 48,000 district police officers in Russia, and the day is marked with official events at police precincts and the Ministry of Internal Affairs headquarters.