Attorney General Jackley Urges Public to Honor Fallen Officers at Memorial Ceremony

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging the public to honor fallen law enforcement officers during the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony today in Pierre.

By Christal Blue May 7, 2025 11:27 am

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PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Attorney General Marty Jackley is calling on the public to honor fallen law enforcement officers during the annual South Dakota Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony today in Pierre. The event begins with a 9:10 a.m. procession from the George S. Mickelson Criminal Justice Center to Capitol Lake, followed by a wreath laying at 9:30 and a memorial service at 10 a.m. at Lutheran Memorial Church. The ceremony pays tribute to officers who made the ultimate sacrifice and coincides with National Correctional Officers Week and the upcoming National Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.

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