Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone delivers opening remarks to those gathered for the Los Alamos Police Department’s (LAPD) annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony, as part of National Police Week, held this morning in the north parking lot of the Los Alamos Justice Center at 2500 Trinity Drive. Chief Sgambellone is joined by Sgt. David Randleman and members of local Trail Life Troop #NM-1412 and American Heritage Girls who sang the National Anthem and participated in the event, which remembers the fallen, supports their families, and reaffirms the bond between the community and those who serve it. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Cmdr. Ben Irving receives a carnation from a member of American Heritage Girls at this morning’s ceremony. American Heritage Girls and Trail Life Troop # NM-1412 presented officers with carnations during the event. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Officers honor the fallen during the 2026 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony held this morning in the north parking lot of the Los Alamos Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from the 2026 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony held this morning in the north parking lot of the Los Alamos Justice Center. Established in 1962 by presidential proclamation, Peace Officers Memorial Day falls on May 15, with the week surrounding it designated as National Police Week. Today, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world gather in Washington, D.C., to participate in events commemorating fallen officers. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com