Lawmakers from both the House and Senate adopted resolutions declaring today Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Law enforcement officers from around the state were honored today at the State Capitol. In addition to law enforcement officials, families of fallen officers were also in attendance. A ceremony was also held in the Capitol rotunda.
Captain Bryan Davis, a Prevention Resource Officer from the Ritchie County Sheriff’s office, said that he has experienced losing someone close to him in the line of duty and that it is important to honor the families of those fallen officers.
“It means a lot. I have been affected by someone who was killed in the line of duty. Its nice that other families who are affected the same can come here and be honored,” he said.
