The 28th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service will take place on Friday, May 23 at 10 a.m. on the front steps of the Rapides Parish Courthouse. The public and media are invited to attend this solemn ceremony honoring Central Louisiana law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

The annual memorial service serves as a poignant reminder of the risks faced daily by law enforcement officers and the profound loss felt when one of their own is taken too soon. The ceremony will pay tribute to those who have given “the last full measure of devotion” in service to their community and country.

“When a law enforcement officer dies in the line of duty, the entire nation often feels the weight of that loss,” said a representative of the organizing committee. “It’s more than just the end of a career—it’s the loss of a protector, a public servant, a hero.”

The event will include participation from local law enforcement agencies, community leaders, and family members of the fallen, offering a time for reflection, unity, and gratitude.

Organizers encourage residents of Central Louisiana to attend the service and stand in solidarity with law enforcement and the families of the fallen.

“Please join us as we honor the memory of those who have gone before us and recommit ourselves to supporting those who continue to serve,” the spokesperson added.