Gov. Youngkin issues flag order in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day
Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, an annual commemoration of local, state and federal law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice or who have been disabled in the line of duty.
Lynchburg officers hold virtual memorial for National Police Week
LYNCHBURG, Va. – It’s National Police Week and local departments are paying tribute to their fallen brothers and sisters in blue. Lynchburg police held a virtual memorial in front of the public safety building to remember officers who died while serving. With just the command staff on site, the police chief invited the public to be a part of the annual ceremony via Facebook Live. Since last year’s memorial, three officers in Virginia died. If you want to watch the ceremony, click here.