The Irvine Police Department Honor Guard function as ambassadors for the Irvine Police Department and the City of Irvine. The Honor Guard presents the nations colors at many events within the City of Irvine such as the City Council meetings, little league baseball opening ceremonies and non-profit events such as the Relay For Life. They also participate in annual events such as the Officer of the Year banquet, Exchange Club events, various Law Enforcement related meetings in the area and many other functions.

Honor Guard Officers serve as liaisons for the City of Irvine while attending funeral services for Officers killed in the line of duty. The Honor Guard participates in the annual Orange County Peace Officer Memorial Services held in Santa Ana, the California Memorial Services held in Sacramento and the National Peace Officer's Memorial Services held in Washington D.C. in May of each year. These services are held for Peace Officers killed in the line of duty from the previous year. The Irvine Honor Guard not only participates in these services but also performs an important role as facilitators for the various events such as the Walk Of Honor, Wreath Ceremony, Candlelight Vigil, and the Flag Ceremony.

The Irvine Police Department Honor Guard have been continually recognized for their outstanding efforts, their distinctive uniforms and their outstanding performances adding to the quality of many events.

The Honor Guard is under the direction of Officer Karen Reece, Charles Shaver and Ray Velarde. They are under the command of Lt. Henry Boggs.