In 1982 the department organized a Color Guard for formal occasions.   During the last year the Color Guard participated in the following functions:  City of Salem Christmas Parade, Massing of the Colors for the Military Order of the World Wars in Roanoke City, several funeral and memorial ceremonies, Opening Ceremonies for the following: NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Championship,  Division AA State Championship Game for Girls Softball and Boy’s Baseball, and Division A State Championship Game for Girl’s Softball and Boy’s Baseball.  One Color Guard member represented the department in a Multi-Jurisdictional Color Guard for the Opening Ceremonies of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police in Roanoke City.  One member participated in a Multi-Jurisdictional Color Guard for the Opening Ceremonies of the Virginia Chapter of the FBI National Academy in Roanoke City.  The Color Guard also participated in the opening ceremonies for the 32nd Entry Level Law Enforcement Class and the 26th Entry Level Jailer/Court Services Class Graduation from the Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy.  The Color  Guard was recognized by the director of the Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy for their continuing outstanding support.