Deputies recognized in honor of National Police Week - South Alabamian

Deputies recognized in honor of National Police Week - South Alabamian

Clarke County Commissioners recognized members of its sheriff’s department Tuesday as part of National Police Week. From left are Commissioner Barry Chancey, Commissioner Abbey Haag, Deputy Ed Bennett, Chief Deputy Kenneth Sterner, Commission Chairman Rhondel Rhone, Sheriff DeWayne Smith, Commissioner Jackie Ray Rush, Commissioner Tyrone Moye, Deputy Reid Graham, Deputy Kenneth Kelley, Deputy Matthew Younge, Deputy Raymond Grissett and Deputy [……

A look into National Police Week

C.O.P.S. My first National Police Week (NPW) was 22 years ago, in 2003, and I was completely unprepared for the impact it would have on my life’s trajectory. I attended as a newly trained peer from my agency, not fully understanding what NPW involved or looked like, and just hoping to support others. Little did I know how much I would be helped by others. That week was the most amazing and exhausting experience of my life, fundamentally changing…