Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony honors 199 fallen officers

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A solemn ceremony in Oregon honored fallen law enforcement officers on Tuesday.

The annual Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony was held at the Oregon Public Safety Academy where the state’s memorial stands.

The event brought together families, colleagues, and public safety leaders from across Oregon to remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty.

The memorial now bears the names of 199 officers dating back to the 1860s, including law enforcement, corrections, and parole and probation officers from agencies at every level.

The Oregon ceremony is held each year ahead of National Police Week in Washington, D.C., where more than 23,000 fallen officers are remembered nationwide.