WHAT:                       Richmond Police Memorial Service

WHEN:                      10 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2026

WHERE:                    RPD 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 10 through May 16. 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 2025 and to-date in 2026. 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.