The Wilmington Police Department's Honor Guard is a professional unit that represents the Wilmington Police Department in events ranging from funerals to parades and other ceremonial functions. It is the "public face" of the WPD, presenting the most professional image. The Unit also serves as the guardian of the colors by displaying and escorting the national, state, and city flags for ceremonial review at various functions. The unit is available to assist any agency with ceremonial occasions as well.