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We Ride for those who died - Police Unity Tour 2023

For the past 11 years the Police Unity Tour has brought hundreds of officers from all forces together to pay respects to their fallen colleagues.

7 August 2023

For officers around the country, the last weekend in July is one of the first booked as leave each year.

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The event is a cycling tour with  each regional chapter cycling at  least 200 miles to the National  Memorial Arboretum, raising  money for Care of Police   Survivors (COPS) , a charity that  supports the families of fallen officers.

The tour concludes with a service of remembrance attended by survivors, police officers and the wider police family. The weekend is an emotionally charged tribute to fallen officers that unites police forces across the country and this year was no exception.  

Forces around the country are divided into chapters, there are 12 chapters across the UK. Each chapter takes a different route to the Memorial Arboretum and most take three days in total.

There are some chapters however that cover considerable distances and start earlier in the week. Saturday afternoon is where the chapters first convene, and they do so at the Tamworth Snowdome.

Once all together the 400-strong procession of cyclists make their way to Drayton Manor theme park where bereaved families of fallen officers are treated to an exclusive day at the park.

Upon the arrival of the tour at Drayton Manor, a ceremony is held before the chapters separate again for the evening. The final day of the tour is marked with a memorial service at the National Police Memorial in the National Memorial Arboretum.

This year more than 300 bereaved family members attended the service with more than 1,200 people attending in total to pay their respects.

Police motorcycle club the Blue Knights kicked off proceedings with a procession of more than 200 motorcycles. They were followed by around 400 police officers who had cycled the length and breadth of the country to raise money for COPS.

Each rider and support team member wore a bracelet with the name of a fallen officer from their chapter engraved - each year these are given to the families to show their officers are never forgotten.

The event, now in its 11th year, has raised more than £1.2 million for the charity. The tour saw new riders this year including survivors, who were keen to join the tour and raise money for COPS who supported them through their personal tragedy.

During the service the Roll of Honour paid tribute to the officers who died on duty during the past 12 months. We heard stories from; Caroline Cox – sister of Inspector Mark Estall who died suddenly at the Essex Police operational policing command base in Chelmsford on January 5, 2017, and Katy McMurray – daughter of Police Constable Alan McMurray who died on February 4, 2006, after being struck by a vehicle at the scene of an RTC.

The service was closed by police whistles followed by a flyover by a National Police Air Service helicopter dipping its nose above the families to salute and honour the fallen officers.

COPS Chief Executive Tim Buckley said: “This annual event for the families of officers that die on duty is an extraordinary affirmation of the power of people to rebuild their shattered lives. This year marked our 20th anniversary, and we brought more survivors together than ever to remember and celebrate their fallen officers.

“Seeing the bonds of peer support and life-long friendships forged through the pain of such a terrible loss is the whole reason COPS exists, and it is a privilege and honour to be part of the charity and this experience.”

Christine Fulton MBE, survivor, co-founder and life vice president, said: “ When we started Care of Police Survivors, we never imagined it would be a big charity. We thought it would just be the recently bereaved wanting to be involved. And it took us quite by surprise how families would contact us for officers' deaths from such a long time ago.”

Following the service, colleagues, friends and families walked together down ‘The Beat’ a promenade lined with trees dedicated to fallen officers from every UK police force. It is usually here where those who held it together during the service can no longer hold in their emotions and the reality and grieving of those who have lost officers comes to the surface.

The dates for next year’s tour are already confirmed as the 26-28 July.

Details of how to sign up can be found here .

Such is its growing success; the demand for places and wish to support the tour has become overwhelming and so the UK tour has now formed a number of chapters in line with the American tour.

We ride for those who died. We will never forget them.

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Officers begin bike journey to Washington, D.C. in honor of fallen law enforcement

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - National Police Week begins this weekend.

On Monday a group of police officers began the 300-mile journey on bike from Connecticut to Washington, D.C. to honor law enforcement killed in the line of duty.

It’s part of the annual Police Unity Tour.

A kickoff ceremony was held at the Hartford Police Department.

This year Hartford police are riding with Bristol police officers.

It’s all part of an effort to make sure those killed in the line of duty are not forgotten.

“Anxious, nervous, excited. I think every bit of emotion comes in,” said Officer Michael Campisano with the Bristol Police Department.

A range of emotions as Campisano is about to embark on a 300-mile bike ride. It’s the Bristol police officer’s first time participating in the Police Unity Tour.

A bicycle ride to Washington, D.C. is raising awareness about law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.

“I’m sure it’s going to be very emotional riding. I mean it’s emotional every day I go down there and see the wall but to go in there and actually know and work with people that are on the wall, I don’t know what I’m gonna feel. I know it’s probably going to be very difficult,” Campisano said.

Back in October, tragedy struck the Bristol Police Department. Lieutenant Dustin DeMonte and Sergeant Alex Hamzy were killed in the line of duty as they responded to a call.

This week their brothers in blue are riding in their honor.

“They really should never be forgotten. They were amazing men, police officers and great friends,” said Officer Conor Hogan with the Bristol Police Department.

Six officers from the Hartford Police Department are riding with three members from the Bristol Police Department.

They’ll bike 300 miles over four days and end at the National Law Enforcement Memorial located in Judiciary Square.

“It’s a mix of emotions but it’s important. It’s important that we honor those whether it was this year or decades ago that gave the ultimate sacrifice,” said Hartford Police Chief Jason Thody.

Officers have been training for this ride for months.

“For me, it’s a huge honor. To represent these two officers,” said Detective Peter Dauphinais with the Bristol Police Department. “The opportunity when it came up, I couldn’t wait to jump on it.”

The journey will take them from Connecticut to New Jersey, then Delaware, Maryland and finally, Washington, D.C.

“Every pedal, every stroke they’re going to be doing is gonna be thinking of Alex and Dustin and Alec Iurato as well,” said Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould.

Around 2,600 police officers from across the country make the trip annually.

The unity ride raises money for the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum.

Channel 3 will have live coverage of the memorial this weekend as the Bristol officers’ names are officially etched in the memorial.

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S OMERSET, NJ - Hundreds of police officers made their annual stop off in Franklin as part of their four-day journey on the road to Washington, DC, for the long blue line, riding in memory of their fallen colleagues.

Many officers who rode out of the Franklin Municipal complex today represented chapter seven, which is one eight chapters of police from around the country, who take the annual trek down to Washington DC, and concludes with Police Week. 

"Franklin Township has always been one of their stops," Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella Maeweather told TAPinto." A lot of our officers in Somerset County and other surrounding counties ride each year in the Police Unity Tour, down to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC to kick off Police Week. I am always proud to have our officers participate."

Locally, Officers Matthew Russo and AndreTirado participated in the ride, according to Local resident Somerset County Sheriff Darrin J. Russo who is did not ride this year, but says he will probally ride again next year. 

The riders received a police escort and headed down Demott Lane, made a right onto Amwell Road, then rode down to Market Street where they made a left onto Elm Street  to ride down the scenic Canal Road eventually made their way to the Griggstown Causeway. 

The four-day, 300-mile Police Unity Tour commemorates its 27th anniversary May 9-12, with police from around the country converging on the nation’s capital to pay tribute to slain officers and the families left behind. They will arrive in Washington on May 12, Day 4 and converge at RFK Stadium before riding to the police memorial.

The fifth day, May 13, will be filled by a candlelight vigil and ceremonies at the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial and Museum.

The 2,000 riders nationwide will help to heighten awareness of the dangers and hazards faced by law enforcement officers, honor those who have died in the line of duty and raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial and Museum.

The Police Unity Tour was organized by Officer Patrick P. Montuore of the Florham Park Police Department in May,1997.

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Ormond Beach Police officers gear up for Police Unity Tour

As members of the police unity tour, cpl. rhett summerlot, officer rafael medina and chief jesse godfrey must raise a minimum of $2,000 per rider to participate..

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Ormond Beach Police Cpl. Rhett Summerlot, Officer Rafael Medina and Chief Jesse Godfrey are gearing up to participate in the 2023 Police Unity Tour, the Ormond Beach Police Department announced on Thursday, Feb. 16.

The Police Unity Tour — a three-day, 250-mile bicycle ride from Portsmouth, Virginia, to Washington, D.C., that will take place in May 2023 — is dedicated to raising awareness about police officers killed in the line of duty and supporting the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial and Museum, which honors more than 26,000 men and women, according to a news release by OBPD.

As members of the Police Unity Tour, Summerlot, Medina and Godfrey must raise a minimum of $2,000 per rider to participate.

"The Ormond Beach Police Department is honored to have Corporal Rhett Summerlot, Officer Rafael Medina, and Chief Jesse Godfrey represent the department in the Police Unity Tour," the news release states. "Their participation in this event underscores the department’s commitment to supporting law enforcement officers and recognizing their ultimate sacrifice."

To support their fundraising efforts, visit their donation pages for the tour.

Summerlot: https://secure.frontstream.com/police-unity-tour-2023/participant/rhettsummerlot .

Medina: https://secure.frontstream.com/police-unity-tour-2023/participant/RafaelMedina .

Godfrey: https://secure.frontstream.com/police-unity-tour-2023/participant/JesseGodfrey .

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The primary purpose of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty. The secondary purpose is to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial and Museum.

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Police Unity Tour IV

“We Ride For Those Who Died”

Chapter IV, in Virginia, was organized in June of 2010 and ventured onto its inaugural ride in May of 2011. Although Chapter IV is based in Virginia, the chapter has riders and support members from all over the country. Chapter IV is one of nine chapters nationwide. 

The Police Unity Tour continues to be the single largest supporter of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Registration is now open for all current and retired Law Enforcement officers!

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$50 July 1st – September 30th While supplies last (PUT Bike Ride Poster)

$75 October 1 st – December 31 st

$100 January 1 st to April 1 st

All Riders and Support Must Register under the wait list to be validated.

Ride Dates: May 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th

The mission of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty and raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial.

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Four Wall Township police officers embark on annual Police Unity Tour

WALL TWP, NJ – Four Wall Township police officers embarked on a four-day bicycle ride from New Jersey to Washington, D.C. today, as they joined the annual Police Unity Tour. The event, which kicked off this morning from Belmar, aims to raise awareness of law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty while also raising funds for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum.

The four officers from Wall Township, New Jersey, will join other participants from across the country to pedal their way through Maryland, Delaware, and finally, to the nation’s capital in honor of their fallen colleagues. The journey is both a physical challenge and a tribute to the bravery of the men and women who serve as law enforcement officers.

Chief O’Halloran of the Wall Township police department saw the officers off this morning as they embarked on their journey. He expressed pride in his officers for participating in such an important event, which serves as a reminder of the sacrifices that officers make to keep their communities safe.

The Police Unity Tour has been held annually since 1997, and participants have raised millions of dollars to support the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum. The memorial and museum honor the more than 22,000 officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities.

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