The College Park Police Department's Honor Guard was formed in 2001.  The purpose of the Honor Guard is to provide a fitting ceremony for fallen officers wherever  needed.  Presently, the Honor Guard's services are made available for funerals of any active duty law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty upon request of the law enforcement organization.

     Several years ago the Department had formed a Bagpipe Honor Guard which consisted of  five members. Of those, two members played the pipes and one played the drums. As time passed, members moved on or retired. The Honor Guard disappeared, especially with the retirement of its founder, Chief T. Sheets.

       Prior to its rebirth, the idea of forming the Honor Guard  fell on deaf ears and not much was done to reactivate it. There was a lot of talk  but, no one really took charge . That is until Lt. R. Cupp came into the picture and, with his Marine Corps military experience and know how, decided to form an Honor Guard based on military (Corps of Marines) rules and regulations. At first, Lt. R. Cupp had some difficulty convincing and recruiting members. Once the unit began to perform and to be recognized by all levels of officers and citizens, Lt. R. Cupp realized his goal and dream. Lt. R. Cupp has retired but his dream and success lives on with the continuation of the honor guard program at the College Park Police Department.

     The College Park Police Department's Honor Guard has participated in several ceremonies since. These include but are not limited to, funerals, commemorations, retirements, etc. The Honor Guard at first consisted of six officers; Today the unit has acquired new members and continues to be as popular as ever. On December 26 and 27, 2002, the College Park Police Department's Honor Guard had the distinction of accepting a request from the East Point Police Department to pay tribute to one of its finest, fallen in the line of duty. Our prayers will always be with East Point Police Officer Christopher R. Betts.