Columbus Division of Police Honor Guard

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Columbus Division of Police Honor Guard These special men and women also act as representatives of the Division of Police in various community events. as the Fallen Officers' names are added.

The CPD Honor Guard is a 501(C)3 charitable organization comprised completely of volunteer officers whose primary mission is to participate at funeral services for active, retired, and reserve officers, as well as active and retired civilians. The City of Columbus Division of Police Honor Guard is a 501(3)c non-profit organization composed completely of volunteer Columbus Police Officers and Command Staff whose primary mission is to participate at funeral services for active, retired, and reserve officers, as well as active and retired civilian police personnel. The Honor Guard is primarily self-funded, and relies on very limited public funds for its maintenance and operation. These funds are for ceremonial equipment, scholarships the organization donates to, transportation, and upkeep on the Police Memorials at Genoa Park, the Columbus Police Academy, and Columbus Police Headquarters. In case of the tragic loss of a fallen officer, the Honor Guard also sends representation to the National Police Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. They also fund the Fallen Heroes' names being placed on their own Memorial Wall at Genoa Park, and the Memorials at the Columbus Police Academy and Columbus Police Headquarters, amongst many other expenses. In May 2017, members of the Columbus Division of Police Honor Guard will head to our Nation's Capital to add their own Fallen Hero's name, Officer Steven M.Smith, and historic Officer John Manning and Chief Frederick F. Kundts to the National Police Memorial Wall in Washington, DC. Their names can already be viewed on their own Memorial Wall at Genoa Park in their honor.

Today we celebrate the life of Auxiliary Police Officer Lawrence Kipfinger - End of watch: October 13th, 1969. Auxiliary...
10/13/2026

Today we celebrate the life of Auxiliary Police Officer Lawrence Kipfinger - End of watch: October 13th, 1969.

Auxiliary Police Officer Lawrence Kipfinger was shot and killed while attempting to intervene in a robbery in progress.

Auxiliary Officer Kipfinger was off duty when he heard a call about the robbery on his scanner. Realizing he was close to the store he went to the location to offer assistance. As he entered the store he was shot by the suspect, who was attempting to flee.

The 16 year-old suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death June 11, 1970. Two years later the Ohio Supreme Court commuted his sentence to life. He was paroled in 1988. On October 19, 2009, he was arrested when he punched a woman who
confronted him when he took her purse and cell phone from her car in Franklinton, Ohio. It was his 7th felony charge since his release. On December 10, 2010, he pleaded guilty to one count of robbery and was sentenced to five years in prison.

Auxiliary Officer Kipfinger had served with the Columbus Police Department for 12 years.

He is survived by his wife and four children.

Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors. Without you and your support, we could never pull our 5K Honor Guard Memorial...
10/06/2026

Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors. Without you and your support, we could never pull our 5K Honor Guard Memorial Cops and Cookies Run off! From the sponsorship dollars, to the cookies and advertisements, you are all amazing and we are grateful to you. THANK YOU! To all of our supporters, get out there and patronize these fine companies!

Of course, we are also incredibly grateful to everyone who ran and walked the 5K! Thank you for supporting the Honor Gua...
10/05/2026

Of course, we are also incredibly grateful to everyone who ran and walked the 5K! Thank you for supporting the Honor Guard and its mission, and for carrying the flags of our fallen so proudly across the finish line.

Our mission is to make sure their names are never forgotten—and you helped us do just that. With every step, you carried their memory forward and helped whisper their names into the wind. 🇺🇸

Thank you for standing with us, honoring them, and helping keep their legacy alive. ❤️💙

Our Kids Fun Run is always a blast! Looking forward to having all of you in the 5K someday. We hope you had as much fun...
10/05/2026

Our Kids Fun Run is always a blast! Looking forward to having all of you in the 5K someday. We hope you had as much fun running as we had cheering you all on!! Great job 😊

We couldn't have picked a better honoree this year. We are grateful to you for spending your morning with us and for the...
10/04/2026

We couldn't have picked a better honoree this year. We are grateful to you for spending your morning with us and for the support and dedication you have given the City of Columbus and its police department over the years!

Thank you once again to everyone that made our 14th Annual Honor Guard Cops and Cookies 5K a great success!! We apprecia...
10/04/2026

Thank you once again to everyone that made our 14th Annual Honor Guard Cops and Cookies 5K a great success!! We appreciate you!! We hope to have you back again next year.

Today help us keep the memory of Patrolman Leslie Green alive - End of Watch: October 4th, 1931.Patrolman Leslie Green w...
10/04/2026

Today help us keep the memory of Patrolman Leslie Green alive - End of Watch: October 4th, 1931.

Patrolman Leslie Green was shot and killed by an auto theft suspect.

He and another officer responded with the patrol wagon to where the suspect had been arrested and was being held by another officer. The man was given permission to retrieve his coat from his car. Instead he grabbed a pistol and opened fire killing Patrolman Green and wounding his partner. The arresting officer subdued the suspect.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on January
15th, 1932.

Patrolman Green had been with the agency for three years.

TODAY’S THE DAY! IT’S RACE DAY!Come ready for cookies, fun, and a great morning with the Columbus Police Honor Guard! 👮📍...
09/26/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY! IT’S RACE DAY!

Come ready for cookies, fun, and a great morning with the Columbus Police Honor Guard! 👮

📍 Genoa Park – Police Memorial
Directly behind COSI
303 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215

Parking: COSI parking garage

The Kids Fun Run begins at 9:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 9:15 AM.

Bring the whole family! Enjoy cookies, meet members of the police department, check out the Dive Team, SWAT, and Mounted Police, sit inside a helicopter, and so much more!

Most importantly, we’ll come together to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to others.

Thank you for being part of this special day and for your incredible support of the Columbus Police Honor Guard. We can’t wait to see you at the starting line! 🇺🇸

LAST CHANCE FOR PACKET PICK-UP! Today, Friday, September 25th!Cops and Cookies 5K Memorial Run Packet Pick Up at DICK’S ...
09/25/2026

LAST CHANCE FOR PACKET PICK-UP! Today, Friday, September 25th!

Cops and Cookies 5K Memorial Run Packet Pick Up at DICK’S POLARIS today: Polaris Mall, 1510 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus.

5 PM–8 PM

There’s still time to grab your packet! And if you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late to run/walk, participate virtually, join the Kids Fun Run, purchase a shirt, or make a donation.

Register here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Columbus/PoliceHonorGuard5k

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR PACKET PICK-UP! Friday, September 25th!Cops and Cookies 5K Memorial Run Packet Pick Up at DICK...
09/25/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR PACKET PICK-UP! Friday, September 25th!

Cops and Cookies 5K Memorial Run Packet Pick Up at DICK’S POLARIS today: Polaris Mall, 1510 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus.

11 AM-2 PM and 5 PM–8 PM

There’s still time to grab your packet! And if you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late to run/walk, participate virtually, join the Kids Fun Run, purchase a shirt, or make a donation.

Register here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Columbus/PoliceHonorGuard5k

Address

1000 N Hague Avenue
Columbus, OH
43204

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16146454580

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