The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the Week in which May 15th falls as National Police week.

The City of Salina honors the valor, service and sacrifice of its peace officers and those of other agencies locally and nationwide. Four Salina officers have given their lives in the line of duty; these heroes and their end of watch dates are as follows:

• Officer John Stonebraker – 02/12/1917
• Officer Tom Carson – 11/29/1920
• Officer Olney E. Eaton – 05/31/1942
• Officer Jerry R. Ivey – 06/13/1975

The public is invited to attend the 2016 Law Enforcement Memorial Service on May 16th at 8 a.m. at Jerry Ivey Park, 2465 Edward Street.

After the park ceremony, the public is invited to join Salina Police Chief Brad L. Nelson at 9 a.m. for the unveiling of the new memorial wall at the Salina Police Department’s main lobby, 255 N. 10th Street.

Refreshments will be provided at the police department.