Each year, during the third week of May, the Fort Smith, Arkansas, Police Department holds an annual memorial service for its officers who have lost their lives while in the line of duty. The memorial service is held near the front entrance of the department, near a monument that contains the names of 10 lost heroes. The service is in remembrance of lost-but-not-forgotten peace officers. Officers in attendance are dressed in either suits or Class A “dress” uniform. The immediate family members of the fallen and honored officers are invited to attend, in addition to various community leaders and officials. During the memorial week, officers wear a mourning shroud covering their badges at all times.