Library officially dedicated to fallen officer
Memphis officials unveil the new sign for the Officer Geoffrey Redd Library, 5094 Poplar Ave. Memphis Police Department Officer Redd died Feb. 18, two weeks after being shot by a suspect while responding to a disturbance call. (Julia Baker/The Daily Memphian)
“The sign we unveil today will serve as a constant reminder of Officer Redd’s sacrifice in his unwavering commitment to the safety and well being of others,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said.
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Memphis Public Libraries Geoffrey Redd Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn "C.J." Davis Memphis Mayor Jim StricklandJulia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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