The Richardson Police Department held a memorial service Thursday morning at the Richardson Police Department Headquarters honoring the eight Texas peace officers killed in the line of duty in 2025, in conjunction with National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Also recognized was Richardson Police Officer David Sherrard #1078, who was killed in the line of duty on Feb. 7, 2018, and Richardson Police Lieutenant Thomas Koch, who lost his battle with cancer in October 2025.
The ceremony included a 21-gun salute, remarks by Richardson Police Chief Gary Tittle and Richardson Mayor Amir Omar, and Taps performed by the Richardson Police Honor Guard.
National Peace Officers Memorial Day falls on May 15 each year and is part of National Police Week which was established by Congress in 1962.
