The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the Wichita Police Department (WPD) have partnered together to celebrate a virtual Sedgwick County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony, amid the continued COVID-19 pandemic.

The virtual ceremony will take place on Friday, May 15, which is during National Police Week. National Police Week was established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy and takes place annually during the week of May 15.

“The Law Enforcement Ceremony each year is both healing and difficult for many individuals.” Sheriff Jeff Easter said. “It’s unfortunate we are unable to come together in person. However, it is necessary during these difficult times. Rest assured, regardless of circumstances, those who lost their lives in the line-of-duty and their families are part of the law enforcement family and will never be forgotten.”

The virtual ceremony will start at 11 a.m. and be available for streaming and watching on WPD Facebook, SCSO Facebook, and the City of Wichita Channel 7.

“This pandemic has unfortunately affected our opportunity to come together to celebrate,” WPD Chief Gordon Ramsay said. “However, it is paramount that we remember our brothers and sisters who lost their lives serving their communities.” The following are links to WPD Facebook and SCSO Facebook pages: