May 10, 2019
WHAT:
Bike
for the Blue Memorial Ride
WHEN:
6
a.m., Monday, May 13
WHERE:
Virginia
State Capitol
BACKGROUND: As
part of National Police Week, officers of the Richmond Police Department join
others in law enforcement to pedal in a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. in honor
of officers who have died in the line of duty.
A contingent of
over 100 officers representing jurisdictions from Virginia and federal law
enforcement agencies will participate.
“We are proud to
have 27 members from the Department making the ride this year. We organize this ride every year to
honor those who lost their lives protecting the citizens and making the
communities safer,” said Richmond Police Lieutenant Anthony Papaleo.
Bike for the Blue participants will ride 109 miles on Route 1
to the nation’s capital to meet their colleagues from across the country for
the Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony. Richmond Police will remember 29 RPD
officers who have given their lives for the city as the Department participates
for the 24th year.
Members of the public and the media are invited to attend.
