NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

Coordinator will identify personnel and resources needed for the detail and present it to
the Honor Guard Supervisor for approval. Upon approval, the Honor Guard Coordinator
will notify those members assigned to the event. If sufficient personnel are not available
for the event, the Honor Guard Coordinator will notify the Honor Guard Supervisor
immediately.
Two Honor Guard Officers will attend the funeral services in full dress uniform and
participate in the funeral procession with a marked police vehicle for all Law Enforcement
Officers killed in the line of duty in the state of Ohio. Approval of additional Honor Guard
members to attend in state services and participation of the Honor Guard for funeral
services outside the state of Ohio will be at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
D. Training
Members of the Honor Guard will receive two hours of compensable training each month.
It will be the responsibility of the Honor Guard Coordinator to plan and set up all training
activities for the Honor Guard and have them approved by the Honor Guard Supervisor.
Any necessary training beyond the normal two hours per month must be approved by the
Honor Guard Supervisor or Chief of Police.
E. Equipment
Equipment used by the Honor Guard will consist of flags, flag poles, black patent leather
flag pole holders, and rifles with black leather slings. The use of the equipment shall be in
accordance with the Honor Guard Manual guidelines. Equipment shall be stored in a
secured locker in the Police Department and will be maintained by the Honor Guard
Coordinator.
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