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Officer Arthur Lopez posthumously promoted to detective

The parents and family of Nassau County police

The parents and family of Nassau County police Officer Arthur Lopez, his partner, Officer Clarence Hudson, and other officers from the department attended Lopez's funeral in Baldwin. Videojournalist: Jim Staubitser (Oct. 27, 2012) (October 27, 2012 8:53 PM)

The parents of Nassau police Officer Arthur Lopez, who was shot to death last week in the line of duty, were presented with their son's detective shield at his funeral Saturday in Baldwin -- in honor of his posthumous promotion.

The parents, Alfonso and Mirella Lopez, of Flushing, Queens, also received the shield he was wearing when he was killed; a Medal of Valor -- the department's highest...

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