The President of the United States and the United States Congress has declared the week of May 14-20, 2017 as National Police Officers’ Memorial Week. Today (Wednesday, May 17th), at 2:00 p.m., the Clarinda Police Department will conduct a memorial service at the Clarinda Cemetery Armed Services Flag Stand/ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to pay tribute to law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.

One hundred and forty-four, federal, state and local law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty in the United States and its territories in 2016 according to the United States Department of Justice.

Clarinda Police Department Chaplain Dr. Richard F. Iske will officiate the service. American Legion Sergy Post 98 will provide a 3 volley salute and taps at the service. Clarinda Chief of Police Keith Brothers and his staff cordially invites you to attend the memorial service and pay tribute to those law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty.

In the event of inclement weather the memorial service will be cancelled.