Officers from around the state gathered near the state capitol today (Friday) for the annual Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony. There were no new names of fallen officers to add to the memorial this year. Public Safety Commissioner Stephen Bayens says the purpose of the ceremony is to give pause. A time to reflect upon the names inscribed upon the memorial walls, and a time to honor those that gave their lives protecting ours.
Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer spoke and says there’s no greater public servants than those who wear the uniform.
She also spoke to the families.
Bayens says it is only by the grace of God that there were no officers killed in the line of duty in Iowa this past year, as he says officers continue to work in a violent and dangerous world.
