Last April, Officer Nick Wilt was one of the first to respond to the mass shooting at Old National Bank before he was shot.
The awards celebration recognized many members of LMPD and its staff, as well as community partners.
Louisville mayor names 7-person advisory committee to help interview candidates for new police chief
Mayor Craig Greenberg will enlist the help of a few extra people to help in the selection process for next Louisville Metro Police chief.
Whether it's a sick child or the loss of a spouse, sometimes Louisville Metro Police need a different kind of assistance.
The monuments were unveiled outside the department's Second Division offices, where both officers — Officer Peter Grignon and Detective Deidre Mengedoht — served and made the ultimate sacrifice.
The ceremony is held every year to remember the sacrifice Grignon made for his community.
Officer Peter Grignon died in the line of duty in March 2005.
The Louisville Metro Police Foundation says donations are coming in from around the country.