National Police Week kicks off with âDay of Remembranceâ in Hattiesburg
National Police Week kicks off with âDay of Remembranceâ in Hattiesburg By Will Polston | May 9, 2021 at 5:06 PM CDT - Updated May 9 at 10:47 PM
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Sunday starts the beginning of National Police Week and the Hattiesburg Police Department is starting off with a day of remembrance.
On this date in 2015, two officers, Patrolman Benjamin Deen and Patrolman Liquori Tate, were slain in the line of duty.
To honor Deen and Tate, as well as the four other officers who have been slain in duty during their time with HPD, all flags on city properties will be flown at half-staff.
Hattiesburg to pay tribute to fallen officers for Police Week The city will observe National Police Week from May 9 to May 15. (Source: City of Hattiesburg) By WDAM Staff | May 7, 2021 at 2:05 PM CDT - Updated May 7 at 4:39 PM
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The city of Hattiesburg will be honoring police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and those that continue to protect and serve next week.
The city will join others across the nation to observe Police Week with events on Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday.
“Each year, we take this week to actively say thank you to so many who continue to protect and serve our community while remembering those who have died in the line of duty,” Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker said. “Our officers play a critical role in safeguarding our community, and I’m grateful for the sacrifices they make and those of their families. I encourage all of Hattiesburg to find time during this week to reach out and say thank you o