Officers from the Lakewood Police Department joined fellow law enforcement personnel today in the annual Police Unity Tour, a multi-day bicycle ride honoring officers who died in the line of duty.

The ride began at the Jackson Police Department and traveled past the memorial site of Officer Preslar #270 before continuing past Lakewood Police Headquarters on the journey south to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

The Police Unity Tour was established to honor the memory of fallen law enforcement officers while raising awareness and support for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. Participating officers ride hundreds of miles to Washington, D.C., where ceremonies are held during National Police Week.

Lakewood police officials said they were proud to have officers participating in the tribute and wished them a safe journey as they represent the community and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.