Kansas City Police Department held a memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 19, to honor its 119 officers killed in the line of duty throughout the department’s history. KCPD held the memorial service at police headquarters in downtown Kansas City. From top are: U.S. flags line the entrance of KCPD Headquarters; KCPD officers stand in honor of the 119 police officers killed in action; Kansas City Police Chief Jim Corwin speaks about the selflessness of KCPD officers and officers who have given their lives. Photos by Leslie Collins
KCPD honors their fallen
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