CHAMPAIGN, IL (CHAMBANA TODAY)- Police Week is a solemn commemoration held annually to honor law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. It includes various events such as memorial services, candlelight vigils, and tributes to fallen officers. This week serves as a time for reflection, gratitude, and solidarity with those who continue to serve and protect our communities.

  • Champaign Police Department Memorial Ceremony, May 14, 2024, 9:00 a.m. at West Side Park (400 W. University Ave., Champaign) near the Intersection of Church Street and State Street
  • Champaign County Police Memorial Ceremony, May 14, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at the Champaign County Court House (101 E. Main Street, Urbana)
  • Police Department Historical Dedication Ceremony, May 14, 2024, 11:30 a.m. at the Champaign Police Department (82 E. University Avenue, Champaign)
  • Champaign Police Department Employee Awards Ceremony, May 15, 2024, 5:30 p.m. at the Champaign Police Department (82 E. University Avenue, Champaign), Tatman & Dodsworth Rooms