NEW ORLEANS – To honor NOPD officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and to thank current NOPD officers who are serving the New Orleans community, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome will light up in all blue during the evenings from Sunday, May 15, through Thursday, May 19.
The recognition coincides with National Police Week, which is meant to honor law enforcement officers from across the country that paid the ultimate price.
“Being a police officer is not just a career, it’s a calling and a commitment to protect and serve others without fear for your own safety,” said NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison. “I want to thank the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and SMG for publicly honoring officers who we’ve lost and recognizing the officers who are taking that risk right now every day.”
"As a corporate citizen of this great city, we are humbled to be able to recognize the brave men and women of the NOPD who daily put their lives on the line so that we may all are able to enjoy a higher quality of life," said Alan Freeman, General Manager, Mercedes-Benz Superdome .
View a full list of NOPD officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty here.
