Policy
In the event of the death of a retired MPD officer, a funeral detail may be assigned, if requested by the family and the funeral service is held locally.
The Honor Guard Commander or his/her designee will coordinate the funeral detail, including contacting the family or funeral director for information. The Honor Guard Commander or his/her designee shall contact the MPD Training Unit to obtain a personnel number and is responsible for issuing the Personnel Order (MPD-3154). A copy of the Personnel Order must be forwarded to the appropriate personnel involved, Administration, MPD Human Resources, and the Training Unit.
If the Honor Guard is unavailable, the MPD will generally detail a one-officer squad from each precinct. The precinct in which the funeral service will be held will usually be asked to provide a supervisor for the detail. If the family requests officers as pallbearers, six officers will be detailed.