Shore Police Officers Arrive in D.C. by Bike

Ocean County law enforcement officials arrived in Washington D.C. with a convoy of nearly 1,800 cyclists as part of the Police Unity Tour Monday.According to the Jackson Police Department Facebook page, officers from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia raised $1.91 million dollars for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

The officers began their trek on Friday and met up with thousands of friends family and colleagues in Washington Monday. The ride honors fallen officers and is a part of National Police Week, which includes a candlelight vigil at the memorial Tuesday night.

More News:

• Bicyclists Converge on D.C. to Honor Fallen Officers/NBC Washington
• Photos: Annual Police Unity Tour honoring fallen officers is underway in N.J./NJ.com & Times of Trenton
• Ocean County Sheriff 911/ Facebook Page