DeKalb County Police Department to host annual Fallen Officers’ Memorial Service

DECATUR, GA – May of each year has been recognized as a time for law enforcement agencies throughout the county to pay tribute to fallen officers and their families.  In keeping with this honorable tradition, the DeKalb County Police Department acknowledges its fallen officers and their family members with the Fallen Officers’ Memorial Service.

The service will take place on Monday, May 9, 10 a.m. at the DeKalb History Center (old courthouse courtyard), 101 East Court Square, Decatur, Ga., 30030. Chief Mirtha V. Ramos invites the community to join the police department as to honor all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice while serving DeKalb County.   

The Memorial Service will recognize officers from all of DeKalb County, including the cities of Clarkston, Decatur, Doraville, Pine Lake and Stone Mountain, as well as the DeKalb County Marshal’s Office, Medical Examiner’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, and MARTA,