May 1, 2026 | updated 14 minutes ago

Colorado State Patrol Chief Matthew C. Packard presents the State Wreath before reading a proclamation from the Mayor during an annual ceremony to honor Colorado's fallen law enforcement officers at the ColoradoLaw Enforcement Memorial in Golden on Friday, May 1, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette) The El Paso County Sheriff Honor Guard performs a rifle salute during an annual ceremony to honor Colorado’s fallen law enforcement officers at the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial in Golden on Friday, May 1, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)

A bald eagle stands on display on the dais during the playing of taps at an annual ceremony to honor Colorado’s fallen law enforcement officers at the ColoradoLaw Enforcement Memorial in Golden on Friday, May 1, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)

The Colorado Emerald Society Pipe Band warms up outside before the start of an annual ceremony to honor Colorado’s fallen law enforcement officers at the Colorado Law…