Omaha police honor fallen officers with walking vigil

Omaha police officers participated in a walking vigil as part of National Police Week to honor those who died in the line of duty.

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THE OMAHA POLICE DEPARTMENT IS HONORING OFFICERS FALLEN IN THE LINE OF DUTY TONIGHT. OFFICERS HELD A CANDLELIGHT VIGIL WALK. IT’S ONE OF SEVERAL EVENTS FOR NATIONAL POLICE WEEK. THE OFFICERS TOOK PART IN A PRAYER TO REMEMBER THE SACRIFICES THEY MAKE FOR THE COMMUNITY. AS THEY PUT ON THEIR UNIFORM TO GO TO WORK. THEY TRANSFORM TO THE ROLE OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KNOW THAT

Omaha police hold walking vigil to honor fallen officers

Updated: 10:19 PM CDT May 13, 2026

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Omaha police officers held a walking vigil on Wednesday to honor colleagues who have fallen in the line of duty.The event is one of several activities taking place during National Police Week. RELATED COVERAGE: Fallen Nebraska trooper Kyle McAcy honored at national law enforcement vigilOfficers also took part in a prayer to reflect on the sacrifices they make for the community. “As they put on their uniform to go to work, they transform to the role of the public safety officer. Law enforcement officers know that their job description might include a variety of tasks,” the speaker said.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

OMAHA, Neb. —

Omaha police officers held a walking vigil on Wednesday to honor colleagues who have fallen in the line of duty.

The event is one of several activities taking place during National Police Week.

Officers also took part in a prayer to reflect on the sacrifices they make for the community.

“As they put on their uniform to go to work, they transform to the role of the public safety officer. Law enforcement officers know that their job description might include a variety of tasks,” the speaker said.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.