In conjunction with National Police Week, which began May 14, the Richardson Police Department held a memorial service Thursday morning at police headquarters honoring peace officers killed in the line of duty in 2022 and a tribute to those officers lost to COVID-19 from across Texas. The ceremony included a 21-gun salute and Taps performed by the Richardson Police Honor Guard.
National Police Week was established by Congress in 1962, observed each May during the week that includes May 15, National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
