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The Arlington Police Department Honor
Guard is one of the most visible units
of the department. Whether attending
a memorial event, participation in a
parade, presentation of Colors at a
special function, or honoring a fallen
officer at a funeral, the Honor Guard
presence alone draws immediate
attention upon entry and elevates the
formality of the event.
Team members are passionate about
carrying on these honorable
traditions that find their origins
back to 1784. One of the first
Honor Guards established, the
3rd U.S. Infantry traditionally
known as “The Old Guard”
is the oldest active-duty
infantry unit of the Army. And
while the APD team is made
up of volunteer officers and
supervisors, members are still
trained by “The Old Guard” in
Fort Meyer, Virginia.
Members of APD’s Honor Guard
attended National Police Week in
Washington D.C. and represent the
City of Arlington in ceremonial
events throughout the year.
Our officers train with the U.S.
Army “Old Guard.” This elite
military team conducts funerals
and guards the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier.
The Honor Guard was formally
established in 1986. APD was
one of the six founding agencies that
organized, planned, and brought
to fruition the annual fallen officer
memorial services that occur in Austin
at the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial.
The Memorial is a monument built
on the grounds of the State Capitol
Complex to recognize and honor
Texas law enforcement officers
who were killed in the line of duty
and made the ultimate sacrifice.
focus on precision drill movements,
ceremonial protocols, flag etiquette,
and other instruction within the three
squads: the Firing Party, the Color
Team, and the Casket Team.
The Honor Guard hosted a 3-day
school in June 2014 for area agencies.
Honor Guard team members
participated in 24 events, including
the Fourth of July Parade, Heroes
Park Memorial Ceremony, Memorial
Day, and First Responder Appreciation
Day at AT&T Stadium. The team also
conducted 2 full honors funerals for
retired officers who passed away and
represented the city twice at funerals
for other Texas law enforcement
agencies.
The purpose of the Honor Guard
is to preserve historic traditions
with honor, dignity and respect.
The unit trains monthly with a
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