ATLANTA – In honor of National Police Week, Acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement. This year, the week is observed Sunday, May 11, 2025, through Saturday, May 17, 2025.

“Law enforcement officers faithfully and selflessly help to protect our families, friends, and neighbors while risking their own lives to safeguard the public,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. “We owe these men and women our gratitude and support for the dedication and bravery they display each day, often through unpublicized altruistic acts of service to the community.”

In 1962, former U.S. President John F. Kennedy issued the first proclamation for Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week to remember and honor law enforcement officers for their service and sacrifices.  During National Police Week, our nation celebrates the contributions of law enforcement from around the country, recognizing their hard work, dedication, loyalty, and commitment to keeping our communities safe. 

The National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund’s report indicates that 148 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty in 2024 (https://nleomf.org/memorial/facts-figures/roll-call-of-heroes/). Here, in the Northern District of Georgia, we solemnly commemorate the seven officers who tragically died in the line of duty within the past year and solemnly extend our regards to their families, for especially whom the impact of the loss is ongoing:

• Deputy Sheriff Brandon Tyler Cunningham, Paulding County, GA, Sheriff’s Office, End of Watch: Saturday, August 17, 2024.

• Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow, Carroll County, GA, Sheriff’s Office, 

End of Watch: Friday, August 23, 2024.

• Deputy Sheriff Eric Anthony Minix, Coweta County, GA, Sheriff’s Office,

End of Watch: Thursday, January 4, 2024.        

• Trooper Jimmy Cenescar. Georgia State Patrol, End of Watch: Sunday, January 28, 2024.

• Police Officer Jeremy R. Labonte, Roswell, GA, Police Department,

End of Watch: Friday, February 7, 2025.

• Trooper First Class Chase Winston Redner, Georgia State Patrol, End of Watch: Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

• Captain Helio Armando Garcia, III, South Fulton, GA, Police Department,

End of Watch: Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Also each year, the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund in Washington, D.C. hosts an Annual Candlelight Vigil to memorialize those who sacrificed their lives. The names of hundreds of officers killed in the line of duty are engraved on the walls of the Memorial and their names will be read aloud during this year’s 37th annual vigil scheduled for tomorrow, on Tuesday, May 13, 2024, at 8 PM (https://nleomf.org/memorial/programs/national-police-week-2025/candlelight-vigil/). The vigil will livestream on YouTube: YouTube.com/NLEOMF and Facebook: Facebook.com/NLEOMF.

For further information please contact the U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office at[email protected] or (404) 581-6280.  The Internet address for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia is http://www.justice.gov/usao-ndga.