FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Police Department is honored to be participating in the 2015 National Police Week ceremonies which will be held in Washington DC during the week of May 11-15th. National Police Week takes place each year in Washington, D.C. to pay tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. The series of events is attended by tens of thousands of law enforcement officers and their families leading up to Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15th.

The Police Unity Tour is an awareness and fundraising bicycle ride in support of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The 250-mile, four-day ride begins in Portsmouth, Virginia and ends in Washington D.C. at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. In 2014, more than 1,800 members participated and raised more than 1.9 million dollars to support the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF).

Northern Arizona is represented by Officers from both the Flagstaff Police Department and the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office in the memorial ride. Arizona has lost eight Officers in the line of duty during 2014.

Flagstaff Police Department’s Officer Tyler J. Stewart’s name will be officially memorialized on the national monument in honor of his ultimate sacrifice. Members of his squad will be in attendance during the scheduled events during this week.