The annual service is timed to coincide with the observance of National Police Week.
View full size In this file photo from May 13, 2009, Springfield police stand at assembly by the fallen officers memorial in front of police headquarters.SPRINGFIELD – Springfield police will conduct a memorial service on Wednesday, May 11 at police headquarters on Pearl Street to honor officers killed in the line of duty.
The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 3:45 p.m.
Commissioner William J. Fitchet, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and others are scheduled to speak as part of the service.
The public is invited.
The annual service is timed to coincide with the observance of National Police Week. Each year, Springfield police honor the sacrifice of 15 officers and one constable who were killed in service of the city.