15-05-2025
Poland Twp. remembers police officers killed in line of duty
POLAND, Ohio (WKBN) – A tradition to honor police officers who have died in the line of duty continued Thursday in Poland Township.
The police department hosted its second annual Fallen Officers' Memorial Service Thursday morning.
The solemn ceremony honors the lives and service of two township officers who made the ultimate sacrifice — Officer Charles Yates, who died in 1984, and Officer Richard Becker, who was killed in 1983.
The event serves as a tribute to their dedication to protect our communities.
'To the families, friends and fellow officers who have joined us, your presence here today is a powerful reminder that we do not forget. Patrolman Becker and Patrolman Yates will always be remembered, not just for how they died but for how they lived,' Poland Township Police Det. Sgt. James Jackson said.
Mahoning Valley law enforcement will hold its Fallen Officer Memorial on May 29 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Youngstown.
Brian Oehlbeck contributed to this report.
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