Policy
The MPD may provide department representation in the event of a death of an MPD officer, a retired MPD officer, or an officer from another jurisdiction if requested. The family's wishes will be followed whenever possible.
Duty assignments for funerals are announced through a Personnel Order. If there is a time concern, commanders/supervisors/officers will be contacted by phone. Instructions from other agencies, if received, are not to be considered official MPD orders and should be referred back to Administration.
Only MPD officers assigned to funeral details will be allowed on-duty or compensatory time for funeral details.
The MPD does not provide representation for other funerals, including, but not limited to, family members of current employees, other City employees or citizens.