May 6, 2025
WHAT: Richmond Police Memorial Service
WHEN: 10 a.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025
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 11 through May 17. 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.
Chief Rick Edwards, 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 2024 and to-date in 2025. 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.
