Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Richmond Police Honors Sacrifices of Fallen with Ceremony, Wreath-Laying


May 15, 2019
           
WHAT:                       Richmond Police Memorial Service
           
WHEN:                       10 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019
           
WHERE:                    Richmond Police Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road
           
BACKGROUND:      Each year law enforcement agencies across the country honor those who gave their lives in the line of duty during National Police Week.
                                   
                                    This year’s observance is May 12 through May 18.
                                   
                      Interim Chief William Smith, Command Staff, the Richmond Police Department and community members will pay homage to Richmond’s fallen officers and also remember those who served the Department and passed away in 2018 and to date in 2019. Family members of Richmond’s fallen officers will be in attendance to lay a wreath at the memorial stone.
                                   
                                    Members of the public and the media are invited to attend.