Mini Gallery: SPD commemorates officers by unveiling honorary monument

Mini Gallery: SPD honors officer, lieutenant by unveiling honorary monument

The Syracuse Police Department unveils a monument depicting an officer kneeling atop the American flag, which honors officer Michael Jensen and lieutenant Michael Hoosock two years after their death. The two officers were fatally shot following an escalated routine traffic stop in April 2024. Tara Deluca | Asst. Photo Editor

The Syracuse Fire Department Station Truck 2 stands alongside officers and attendees during Tuesday’s unveiling. The ceremony took place at the statues’ permanent location at James Pass Arboretum, a city park in the South Side of Syracuse. Tara Deluca | Asst. Photo Editor

Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens speaks with former Common Councilor Pat Hogan of the ceremony following its conclusion. Speakers throughout the unveiling noted Owens’ assistance with the memorial’s creation. Tara Deluca | Asst. Photo Editor

Before the statue’s unveiling, attendees of the ceremony sing the national anthem. Representatives from both the SPD and Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office attended. Tara Deluca | Asst. Photo Editor

Firefighters hold a flag above the crowd gathered for the monument’s reveal. Several attendees, including members of the police force, family and friends of the officers, were present for the unveiling. Tara Deluca | Asst. Photo Editor