Flags are at half staff today for Peace Officers Memorial Day, recognizing police officers killed in the line of duty.

Gov Eric Holcomb ordered flags at state facilities at half-staff and asks businesses and residents to do the same.

Columbus police, Bartholomew County deputies and other public safety workers will hold a ceremony at 9 a.m. Friday at the public safety memorial plaza on Second Street.

Lt. Matt Harris is the Columbus Police department’s Public Information Officer…

Harris says that last year was a particular dangerous one for police officers across the country.

You are encouraged to take part in Friday’s service.