[{"nid":"188686","title":"Tampa Police Memorial Ceremony","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Tampa Police Department will commemorate the sacrifices of its fallen members during the annual Tampa Police Memorial Ceremony.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMayor Jane Castor and Chief Lee Bercaw, in partnership with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/tampapolicememorial.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETampa Police Memorial Committee\u003C\/a\u003E, will lead a tribute to the thirty-two officers of the Tampa Police Department who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our community, as well as all law enforcement officers across the nation who laid down their lives in the line of duty.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe memorial will take place on \u003Cstrong\u003EThursday, May 6, 2026\u003C\/strong\u003E, at \u003Cstrong\u003E7:30 PM\u003C\/strong\u003E in front of the \u003Cstrong\u003EMonument to Fallen Officers\u003C\/strong\u003E in front of Tampa Police Headquarters, located at 411 N. Franklin St.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe ceremony will feature the Tampa Police Honor Guard, a traditional 21-Gun Salute, the symbolism of a Riderless Horse, the St. Andrew\u0027s Pipes \u0026amp; Drums of Tampa Bay, and a flyover by the Tampa Police Aviation Unit.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe Tampa Police Department extends an invitation for our community to stand alongside the men and women of the department as they honor the memory of our thirty-two fallen officers. This solemn occasion serves as a poignant reminder of the unwavering dedication and profound risks undertaken by law enforcement professionals.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAccording to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, since the first recorded police death in 1786, more than 24,000 law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty. This underscores the inherent dangers faced by those who serve and protect our communities, a reality reflected in the thirty-two Tampa Police Department officers whose names are forever etched in Tampa Police Department history.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFor those unable to attend the ceremony in person, a live stream will be available at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TampaPD\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ewww.facebook.com\/TampaPD\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","field_event_collection":"Police General","field_event_collection_1":"131","field_event_attachments":"","field_event_address":"\u003Cp class=\u0022address\u0022 translate=\u0022no\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022organization\u0022\u003ETampa Police Headquarters\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\u0022address-line1\u0022\u003E411 N Franklin St\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\u0022locality\u0022\u003ETampa\u003C\/span\u003E, \u003Cspan class=\u0022administrative-area\u0022\u003EFL\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022postal-code\u0022\u003E33602\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\u0022country\u0022\u003EUnited States\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","endDate":"2026-05-06T20:30:00","startDate":"2026-05-06T19:30:00","alias":"\/node\/188686"}]