Published May 19, 2011, 07:11 AM
Memorial held for fallen police officers
North Dakota law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty are being remembered.
BISMARCK (AP) — North Dakota law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty are being remembered.
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said Wednesday is designated as North Dakota Peace Officer Memorial Day.
A memorial service is planned on the state Capitol grounds in Bismarck at 1:30 p.m.
The ceremony is held each year during National Police Week.
Fifty-nine North Dakota officers have been killed in the line of duty, though none in the past year.
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