FOP to host annual Peace Officers Memorial Service Thursday

The local Fraternal Order of Police will be hosting its annual Peace Officers Memorial service Thursday afternoon.

Christian County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Velez says it’ll be at 4:30 p.m. at the memorial monument between the main fire station and Hopkinsville Police Department.

Velez says Christian County Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam and Hopkinsville Police Chief Jason Newby will among those speaking and several local law enforcement organizations will be involved in the service.