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Norfolk Police Department honors fallen officers at Peace Memorial

The annual Peace Officers' Memorial Day Service remembers 39 Norfolk police officers "who made the ultimate sacrifice."

NORFOLK, Va., (WVEC) -- The Norfolk Police Department honored officers killed in the line of duty in a ceremony Thursday at City Hall.

The annual Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Service remembers 39 Norfolk police officers "who made the ultimate sacrifice while working to keep citizens safe and proudly wearing the badge."

The service also paid tribute to surviving family members of fallen officers.

The week of May 15 has been designated National Police Week by the Congress of the United States since 1962.

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