Opinion: In the face of unprecedented danger, Memphis police officers answer the call
First responders drive down East Shelby Drive at the start of the “Sea of Blue” to honor fallen Officer Joseph McKinney April 21, 2024. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian file)
John Covington
John Covington is a lifelong Shelby County resident. He spent nearly two decades teaching history at both the high school and college levels before entering law enforcement, where he has served in the Memphis Police Department for more than a decade. He is vice president of the Memphis Police Association, holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Memphis, and is active in local Republican politics.
“May we never forget those we’ve lost. May we never take for granted those who still stand watch. And may we always remember that every day, in a city where danger is always present, Memphis police officers continue to answer the call.”
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