The Metropolitan Police Department’s Drill and Ceremony Team today was judged National Champion at the fifth annual Honor Guard Competition in Washington, D.C.
The event, which is sponsored by the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police, involved 21 drill and ceremony teams from across the United States and Canada. The teams gathered at John Marshall Plaza on Pennsylvania Avenue this morning to demonstrate their precision in three tasks, the team inspection drill, posting of the colors, and exhibition. The Nashville Police Department’s team took top honors.
“Our Drill and Ceremony Team is the best because of the dedication, hard work and pride of each member,” Chief Ronal Serpas said. “It is particularly fitting that our team showcased its precision and skill in Washington at the beginning of National Police Week, the time each year that our nation pays tribute to the ultimate sacrifice made by officers who died in service to their communities.”
The five drill team members participating in today’s competition were Sergeant Chris West and Officers James Boone, Ryan Catron, Bryan Doersam and Chad High. Drill Team members assisting in support roles were Lieutenant Ben Rodgers and Officers Jimmy Knight and Leonard Keeler,
The generosity of the 100 Club of Nashville made possible the purchase of the Drill and Ceremony team’s special dress uniforms in 2006.
Metropolitan Police Department’s Drill and Ceremony Team
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