Rep. Jody Barrett honors Tennessee's fallen officers

State Rep. Jody Barrett, R-Dickson, today commemorated National Police Week and urged citizens of House District 69 to honor and remember law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the family members, friends, and fellow officers they left behind.

The names of 282 officers killed in the line of duty will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., on May 15.

“Police officers who have given their lives in pursuit of the safety and security of others deserve our honor and respect,” Barrett said. “National Police Week is about remember...