Gov. Bevin to speak at ceremony for fallen officers

RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) – Governor Matt Bevin will speak on Monday at a ceremony honoring the loss of nine fallen police officers.

The ceremony will recognize the sacrifices of Nicholasville Police Officer Burke Rhoads, Kentucky State Police Troopers Eric Chrisman and Cameron Ponder, and Richmond Police Officer Daniel Ellis, all of whom were killed in the line of duty in 2015.

Additionally, five officers who died between 1893 and 2013 will be honored.

Each officer’s name will be added to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial monument.

The ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training on Eastern Kentucky University’s campus.