MPD holds service honoring officers who died while on duty
Cousins of fallen officer Geoffrey Redd, Katina Fletcher and Lakeasha Tate, wipe tears from their eyes at MPD's annual memorial program May 10, 2023. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
More than 50 officers from local law enforcement agencies gathered for a memorial service Wednesday to honor the 135 officers who’ve lost their lives while serving the Mid-South.
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Memphis Police Department Shelby County Sheriff's OfficeJulia 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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