YPD Honor Guard

The Yakima Police Department Honor Guard was established in 2004 and is dedicated to those men and women that served before us with great sacrifice and commitment to the safety and protection of all citizens.

Officers Henyan and Seely of the Yakima Police Department trained with the United States Marine Corps Ceremonial Unit in Washington D.C. for one week and train current members. The Yakima Police Department Honor Guard is currently comprised of thirteen volunteer officers who train regularly. Honor Guard members are required to be proficient in drill, flag folding, casket guard, presentation of colors, parade march and other duties appropriate to their position. The unit consists of a Color Guard, Rifle Party ( 3 volleys of 7), and casket bearers. The Honor Guard is also in the process of forming a "spinning rifle team." The Honor Guard has created and organizes the annual ceremony for law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. The unit is available for parades, funerals, civic events, or as otherwise directed by the chief of police.

The unit generally attends functions with two guards (rifle bearers) and two color bearers. Flags borne by the unit include the National Standard, and the State of Washington colors.

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