Portsmouth Police Honor Guard

Portsmouth Police Honor Guard The Portsmouth Police Department established an Honor Guard to pay tribute to those officers who have come before them. Lieutenant Steven P.

The goal of an Honor Guard is to demonstrate to the community, state, and the nation that the men and women of their department are proud, loyal, dedicated officers of integrity who care for and respect those who have served before them. Comprised of full-time officers, the Honor Guard was established in the early 1980's. Unfortunately, it was disbanded in the late 1980's, by a previous administra

tion, largely due to financial problems. A survey, conducted in 1999, amongst the sworn officers of the Portsmouth Police Department, met with an overwhelming response to re-establish the Honor Guard. Therefore, with the support of the Portsmouth Police Commission, Chief Bradley J. Russ, and the department administration, the Honor Guard was re-established by the end of 1999. Unfortunately, the department lacked the funds necessary to achieve the goals of the Honor Guard. Therefore, Chief Russ authorized the unit to solicit the community for donations in order to fund the Honor Guard. The Honor Guard has been able to attain funding to purchase dress uniforms for each of the members. They have also participated in many hours of training consisting of drill and ceremony, funeral protocol, rifle drills, 21-gun salutes, flag bearing, and flag folding and presentation. In all, the Honor Guard has logged more than 500 hours of training in a year and a half. Ironically, the first funeral in which the Honor Guard performed full services was that of a member of our own department. Demo died on July 9, 2000 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Last evening, the PPD Honor Guard held two ceremonies in the city for the families of fallen PPD officers. Thank you Cha...
06/01/2021

Last evening, the PPD Honor Guard held two ceremonies in the city for the families of fallen PPD officers. Thank you Chaplain Jeff Pelkey for your commitment to these services.

05/11/2020

Sadly, due to COVID19, there will be no Memorial Day parade or PPRA evening services in the cemeteries. We will have those who served before us in our hearts from a distance this year.

On behalf of the City of Portsmouth, we would like to thank all who attended the 2019 Portsmouth Holiday Parade Saturday...
12/09/2019

On behalf of the City of Portsmouth, we would like to thank all who attended the 2019 Portsmouth Holiday Parade Saturday, and showed their support and respect for our great Flag 🇺🇸

As America celebrates Memorial Day, the Portsmouth Police Honor Guard pays tribute to the men and women who have served ...
05/27/2019

As America celebrates Memorial Day, the Portsmouth Police Honor Guard pays tribute to the men and women who have served before us and sacrificed their lives.

Portsmouth Memorial Day parade 2019

Portsmouth's 2018 Holiday Parade was well attended. Here's a few pictures of the Honor Guard leading the way.
12/03/2018

Portsmouth's 2018 Holiday Parade was well attended. Here's a few pictures of the Honor Guard leading the way.

Thank you Patriots for inviting us to present the colors at the AFC Championship game...and what a game it was!!
01/24/2018

Thank you Patriots for inviting us to present the colors at the AFC Championship game...and what a game it was!!

Another successful night at Gillette presenting the colors. Looking sharp men!
10/23/2017

Another successful night at Gillette presenting the colors. Looking sharp men!

The PPD Honor Guard presented the colors at the Red Sox Game last night (New Hampshire night). Portsmouth was well repre...
08/01/2017

The PPD Honor Guard presented the colors at the Red Sox Game last night (New Hampshire night). Portsmouth was well represented with the Honor Guard, the season ticket holder of the night being from Portsmouth, as well as the lady singing the National Anthem.

The Honor Guard presented the Colors for the Chief of Police Change of Command ceremony. We welcome Chief Merner to the ...
06/29/2017

The Honor Guard presented the Colors for the Chief of Police Change of Command ceremony. We welcome Chief Merner to the Department.

The NE Patriots requested a police Honor Guard from each of the 6 New England States to present the colors at the AFC Ch...
01/17/2017

The NE Patriots requested a police Honor Guard from each of the 6 New England States to present the colors at the AFC Championship game last Saturday at the Gillette Stadium. Portsmouth was lucky enough to be chosen to represent New Hampshire.

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