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Adams County Unveils 'Unit 111' To Honor Fallen Officers

ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - The Adams County Sheriff's Office showed off one of their vehicles with a brand new wrap honoring fallen officers. The goal is to take "Unit 111" to Washington, D.C.

Timelapse video shows The Artworks Unlimited LLC working on the vehicle.

That's a Wrap! Fantastic work done by The Artworks Unlimited LLC. This wrap memorializes and honors the fallen officers from the Sheriff's Office that gave their lives to serve the Adams County community. Just a few more preparations before Unit 111 makes its way to Washington, D.C. for 2019 Police Week, where Deputy Heath M. Gumm's name will be added to the memorial wall. #ACSOproud #ACSOremembers #BacktheBlue

Posted by Adams County Sheriff's Office, Colorado on Wednesday, April 24, 2019

The wrap honors deputies like Heath Gumm who died during an assault call in January of 2018.

The 31-year old officer was born and raised in Colorado and died in Thornton, the place he called home.

The vehicle will be showcased at the 2019 National Police Week, which begins May 6, where Gumm's name will be added to the memorial wall.

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