The United States Congress and President of the United States have designated Tuesday, May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 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 2018 Law Enforcement Memorial Service on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at 8 a.m. in Jerry Ivey Park, 2465 Edward Street.

In the event there is inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at First Southern Baptist Church, located at 2401 S. Ohio in Salina. Refreshments will be provided at the conclusion of the ceremony.