Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Richmond Police Memorial Ceremony

 Richmond Police Memorial Ceremony

 

May 14, 2024

 

WHAT:                                Richmond Police Memorial Ceremony

               

WHEN:                                10 a.m. TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 15, 2024

               

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. National Police Week activities offer opportunities of remembrance and honor while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and the public to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty.

                                   

                                    Mayor Levar M. Stoney, Chief Administrative Officer Lincoln Saunders, Chief Rick Edwards, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Deputy Secretary for Public Safety & Homeland Security Marcus Anderson, the Richmond Police Department and community members will honor Richmond’s fallen officers and also remember those who served the department and passed away in 2023 and to-date in 2024. 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.