North Carolina honors its fallen law enforcement officers who die in the line of duty each year at the Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony.
This year’s ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 5 at 11:00 am at Temple Baptist Church in New Bern. Family members of honor roll officers can register to attend by emailing [email protected] or calling 910-525-4151 ext. 319 no later than April 27.
Representatives from all North Carolina law enforcement agencies and members of the public are encouraged to attend and do not need to register.
The Law Enforcement Liaison Section of the NC Department of Justice keeps an updated list of fallen North Carolina law enforcement officers.
You can contact the law enforcement liaison attorneys at the Department of Justice at (919) 716-6500 or by fax at (919) 716-6762.