US, Maryland flags lowered for Peace Officers Memorial Day

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Flags around the state of Maryland are being flown at half-staff in honor of fallen officers.

Gov. Martin O'Malley has ordered U.S. and Maryland state flags be flown at half-staff on Tuesday in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

The day honors federal, state and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.

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