The Toledo Police Honor Guard was established as a formal unit in 1985.  Prior to that time, the department assembled four to six officers from street duty to perform Color Guard duties as needed.  In 1985, Deputy Chief John Bryan recognized the need for a formal Color Guard Unit and tasked then Sergeant Nathanael Ford with the assignment of creating the unit.

Since its inception, the Honor Guard has represented all members of the Toledo Police Department at funerals of any prior or current officer who died after faithfully serving our community.  The Honor Guard also represents the Toledo Police Department during parades, civic events, and other ceremonies that require precision and professionalism.  The Honor Guard travels to Washington D.C. each year to represent our community at the National Police Memorial Service held on National Police Memorial Day, which was established as May 15^th by President John F. Kennedy.

 The founding members of the Toledo Police Honor Guard were:
Sergeant Nathanael Ford
Sergeant Cynthia Taylor (Bobash)
Officer James Anderson
Officer Christopher Baker
Officer Joseph Bush
Officer Allen Woods

 The following officers have given service to the unit in the past:
Sgt. Jim Bryan
Sgt. Carl Stachura
Officer Gloria Burks
Officer Keith Carr
Officer Jamie Cornell
Officer Robert D’Agostino
Officer Tanja Farrell
Officer Amy Herrick
Officer Richard Mendieta
Officer James Ohemke
Officer Otto Rectenwald
Officer Duane Smith
Officer David Tharp
Officer Timothy Tierney
Officer Charles Turner

 Today the Honor Guard Unit is commanded by:
Sgt. Karen Sue Martensen 

Current members include:
Sgt. Sean Jones
Officer Joseph Ball
Officer Alvin Cavanaugh
Officer Theresa Conley
Officer Cherie Cousino
Officer Burna Guy
Officer Joseph Okos
Officer Michael Talton
Officer Katrina Welch-Bills
Officer William White

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