Fallen officers honored at memorial service in Washington

Springfield Police honor fallen officers at Memorial Ceremony

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The Springfield Police Department hosted its annual Memorial Ceremony Friday evening. It honors the lives of seventeen police officers who died in the line of duty. The ceremony was held outside the department at the Fallen Officer Memorial where Mayor Domenic Sarno and Police Chief Lawrence Akers both gave a speech. Akers told 22News the importance of honoring these officers, "We think about the people that came bef…

San Diego officers killed and wounded in line of duty honored during National Police Week in D.C.

A group of San Diego police officers were also recognized for their brave actions during a shooting in 4S Ranch in which a sergeant was shot in the head and wounded

WBPD honors former officers in memorial service - Times Leader

WILKES-BARRE — Retired and current Wilkes-Barre police officers paid their respects to a pair of former officers on Friday at their annual Memorial Week Service. The service, held at the Wilkes-Barre Police Department headquarters, is a part of National Police Week, which was established in 1962 to honor “law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.” The Wilkes-Barre service extends recognition to all former officers w…

Peoria police among thousands in Washington D.C. honoring fallen officers on National Police Week

Peoria's Deputy Chief of Operations, Marcel Spaulding, was part of a team that rode bikes from New Jersey to Washington D.C. raising money for police charities.

Fallen heroes honored at Pikes Peak Region Peace Officers Memorial service

A full recording of the service can be viewed in the video player above. (COLORADO SPRINGS) — A service to honor the fallen men and women of law enforcement who have died in the line of duty was held on Friday morning, May 17 at the Pikes Peak Region Peace Officers Memorial. Law enforcement agencies across Colorado along with family members and loved ones of the fallen attended the service, which began at 10 a.m. in Memorial Park. 36 names of fa…

Parker: During Police Week, all Americans should honor fallen officers

Every year in the United States, National Police Week seeks to honor and remember police officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. It is intended to be a solemn week of respect and reflection across political divides. Police Week itself originates from Peace Officers Memorial Day, first developed by former President John F. Kennedy in 1962. Watch the above video as Straight Arrow News contributor Star Parker reminds us of the importance…