TUESDAY, SEPTEmBEr 6, 2016
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Honoring those who protect and serve
by turning weakley county blue Most of us just see the cars. Black and white, blue, black and tan, blue and white, now and then an orange pinstripe. With the logos of cities, counties, even the State of Tennessee. We might notice other decals on these cars: “Emergency Call 911,” or “Protect and Serve.” The usual response to a law enforcement vehicle is to make sure you’re not speeding, running a red light or rolling through a stop sign. But how often do we see the real people inside these official vehicles? They, too, are citizens of our towns, our county, our state. But mostly they are faceless. Until you need them. Until you have a wreck, or a break-in, or unfortunately, until you break the law. In small towns like Martin or Gleason or Greenfield, most officers are known by those they encounter. But that can cause us to take them for granted, or to just see them as an-
other neighbor. The truth is, these officers are so much more. They are almost all that stands between us and the violence, hate, greed and even insanity that lurk in the dark corners of our community. Those in blue confront the armed criminal, console the suddenly grieved, calm the mentally disturbed. The skill set required to be a good law officer is daunting. A spate of recent police shootings in Dallas and Baton Rouge has spawned a movement and new legislation to protect officers in Wisconsin, Florida, Kentucky, Iowa and the City of Chicago. But this legislation has stirred concern among legal experts. Although the killing of officers by firearms has suddenly spiked by 52 percent, overall police deaths have been decreasing for a decade. “These last eight months of police deaths have just been horrifying, and there’s nothing that compares, and
nobody should downplay the deaths of those officers,” Professor Harris, who studies police behavior, tells The Christian Science Monitor in July. “But if the question is the longterm trend, you have to move beyond six months or even a year. If it continues, we should look at policies, it’s just that we can’t tell yet if we’re there.” What we do know is that our local officers often go outside their job descriptions, but for good cause. When a Martin woman’s dog was struck by a car and bolted in fear, Martin Police Department Officer Dean Brooks, when notified, drove slowly through the neighborhood spotlighting buildings and bushes in search of the dog. And when your car, instead of the ox, is in the ditch, you can count on MPD to help with that, too, as Sarah Willingham recently learned. As she pulled out of the parking lot of the Little General Store by the university, her water pump
THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PrESS is proud to present this 1st Weakley County Law Enforcement Event & bring public awareness & support to all who serve & protect A special thanks to sponsors: 3Js Foodmart, for the donated pizzas; Pizza USA, for donating wings; Tate Family Foods, for donating drinks We all support our law enforcement officers for all you do for our communities on a daily basis.
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went out and the line to her power steering was snapped. In the blink of an eye she found herself in the ditch across the road. Lucky for her, officers in a patrol car saw the accident as it happened. MPD Chief Don Teal and Pt. Clay Dean stopped to help. In minutes Willingham found herself sitting in Dean’s patrol car while he transferred her recently-bought grocer-
ies to her. Then he drove her home and unloaded the groceries. Dean also called a wrecker to retrieve Willingham’s car and take it for repairs. The little, everyday events are the glue that hold communities together. And law enforcement officers are at the front of that effort. The Weakley County Press and all its advertisers ask you to salute our
men and women in blue by burning a blue light on your porch this month. The Press and sponsors 3J’s, Pizza USA and Tate’s Family Foods will provide food and drink for all Weakley County officers today (Tuesday). The advertisers in this special section have special offers for law enforcement as well. Let’s make September the month we Turn Weakley County Blue!
The Menees family & staff are thankful to all Law Enforcement Officers We are honored to sponsor pizzas for Weakley County’s first Law Enforcement Event Visit the Rolling Smoke BBq Trailer during The TN Soybean Festival in Downtown Martin or come by the store! BBq By The Pound Or Sandwich Pulled Pork -Smoked Turkey - Whole Chicken BBq Bologna - Beef Brisket Best Sides In Town! Baked Beans - Creamy Cole Slaw - Vinegar Cole Slaw Potato Salad - Macaroni Salad Place your order conveniently: Place your order in store, over the phone or send us a message on Facebook. We’ll have your order ready for pick-up!
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THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PrESS
TUESDAY, SEPTEmBEr 6, 2016
Honoring those who protect and serve
by turning weakley county blue
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672 Pikeview St. Dresden 364-3380
Regions Bank proudly supports our officers and their families. We want to thank you for your service!
unger & godwin Langdon S. Unger, Jr. Carol S. Godwin Attorneys at Law
409 S. Lindell St., Martin • Phone: 731-587-9671 P.O. Box 842 Martin TN 38237 Fax: 731-587-5380
God Bless the Peacekeepers
Thank You
Attorneys: Kent Gearin and Allison Whitledge
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Thank You for your choice to protect us. We Support You
241 S. Lindell St., Martin TN (731) 587-5546
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We would like to Thank our Local Police Department, City Fire Department, and Ambulance Service for all they do for the community. On Sunday September 11th please come by for a FREE Pizza on us. Thank You Thank You 11a.m. to 9 p.m. for Local Police Officers, City Fire Dept., and Ambulance Service EMTs
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National Nights Out bring communities and police together
National Night Out is billed as a national crime and drug prevention event, but it’s much more. It’s also a great chance to meet those whom we may wave to every day without ever knowing their names. Neighborhoods throughout Martin and Dresden will be participating. Everyone is encouraged to find your local group and join in. The National Association of Town Watch, the main national sponsor of the event, describes it as “an effective, inexpensive and enjoyable program to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships in our fight for a safer nation.” Local law enforcement, who are co-sponsoring the event, see it as a great display of community involvement and support. “This is an opportunity for Martin to stand together as a community and show its intolerance for drugs and crime in the community,” said Martin Police Chief Don
Teal. “The National Night Event highlights the importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in our fight to build a safer town.” “National Night Out in Dresden is an event that brings citizens and Dresden police together to strengthen neighborhood spirit and foster partnerships for safer communities,” said Dresden Police Chief Randal Walker. On Sept. 27 in Dresden, and Oct. 4 in Martin, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., residents are asked to open their doors, turn on outside lights, and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. Food for all the participating neighborhoods in Martin will be sponsored by the Weakley County Prevention Coalition. “Whether in an organized Neighborhood Watch Program or not, I would like for the whole town to participate by turning on their porch light in support of this
crime prevention effort,” said Martin Police Captain Phillip Fuqua. For more information or to register your neighborhood and learn more about the event or how to participate in Martin, contact Capt. Phillip Fuqua at 731-587-5355 ext. 241 or by e-mail at pfuqua@martindps.org. Neighborhoods participating this year are Mellow Lane, Meadowbrook Drive, Fonville Street, Warren Drive, Martin Housing Authority and Fieldcrest Drive. Find your neighborhood event and participate. Enjoy the evening. Capt. Phillip Fuqua martin Police Department randall Wallace Dresden Police Chief
get to know them — National Night Out is a good chance to get to know you local law enforcement officers and your neighbors. Dresdens Night Out is scheduled for Sept. 27 and Martin’s will be on Oct. 4 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Food for participating neighborhoods will sponsored by Weakley County Prevention Coalition.
The City of Greenfield stands with the brave men and women of law enforcement and would like to thank them for their service. Let’s ensure that we remain safe by honoring our blue heroes with the respect and gratitude they deserve. Cindy McAdams, Mayor ALDERMEN Frank Gibson, Paul Grooms, Donald High, Jan Johnson, Troy Jones, Bobby Morris, James Pope, Paul Richmond
The City of Sharon Thanks the Sharon Police Dept. & ALL Law Enforcement for Keeping Weakley County Safe! Monroe Ary MAYOR
Donna Stricklin RECORDER
ALDERMEN Stewart Broussard Wanda Hamlin Jimmy Harris Jason Plunk
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We thank all law enforcement for your dedication to our community and invite you to visit us for lunch or Saturday night dinner. 221 Central st., Martin • Join us on facebook
The City of Martin joins with the citizens of Weakley County... Thank You for taking the oath for responding to the needs of our Community for Your Service for Our Security For your Bravery and Courage For Risking Your All Every Day
City of Gleason
Diane Poole, Mayor Kris Morse, Jerry Connell, Mike Morris & Charles Bookout, Aldermen
to offer a sincere “Thank You” to all Law Enforcement Officers. Your service & dedication are respectedSoybean & appreciated. Tennessee Festival Mayor Randy Brundige
Aldermen David Belote • Terry Hankins • Randy Edwards Rex Pate • Danny Nanney • David Sudberry
www.cityofmartin.net
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TUESDAY, SEPTEmBEr 6, 2016
Honoring those who protect and serve by turning weakley county blue
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Our society was founded on the principles of liberty, justice, and the rule of law. Thank You for Your willingness to defend the freedom, fairness, and individual liberties and for keeping our Community safe
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Thank you to our law enforcement officers for their invaluable service and dedicated commitment to all of Weakley County
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James H. Bradberry & Beau E. Pemberton Attorneys at Law 109 N. Poplar St., P.O. Box 789 Dresden TN 38225-0789 Phone: 731-364-5411 Fax: 731-364-2665
We Appreciate You We Thank You We Support You
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The Martin Church of Christ would like to say
THANK YOU
Thank you
to all our police officers who protect and serve
We honor you for your service
for your service
Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor. Romans 13:7
Dresden: 8724 Hwy 22
Martin: 145 Commons Dr.
We appreciate and support our area Law Enforcement Officers and all they do for our County.We are especially proud of one of our employee’s son, Officer Adam Harrison.
198 Baker Rd., Martin • 731-587-3000
The staff at
Taylor Home Works Would Like To Thank All Local Law Enforcement For All They Do To Keep The Community Safe!
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Thank you Officers!
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John R. (Jack) Reese, CPA David R. Horner, CPA
304 Broadway St., Martin Ph: 587-4221 Fax: 587-9474 www.crscpa.com
Thank YOU.
We are Praying for you as you Protect Us!
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God needed someone tough and hard on the outside Calm and Compassionate on the inside Someone who could not only be just but also be fair. Who could think on their feet, make life and death decisions in a blink of an eye. God made a Police Officer.
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Murphy Funeral Home and Florist Says a Sincere
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How to show appreciation to law enforcement When private citizens come into contact with law enforcement, that contact is not always made under ideal circumstances. While keeping order, law enforcement personnel must write citations or take action when anyone violates the law. However, enforcing the law involves much more than simply writing tickets or making arrests. Officers and agents are on the side of the public and are often the first people men, women and children look to when they need help. Law enforcement professionals are often taken for granted. But it’s never too late to thank a police officer for his or her efforts. The following are several ways to express appreciation to local law enforcement in your community. • Wear and display blue. Many law enforcement workers are known for their blue uniforms. Blue usually represents police and other upholders of the law.
Proudly display blue ribbons, blue lights or flags on homes and businesses. Wear blue shirts or law enforcement-inspired insignia to public or high-profile events as a token of appreciation for local law enforcement. • Thank an officer. Approach an officer in person and offer some words of thanks. Law enforcement is often a thankless job, and many officers do not get the recognition they deserve. A few kind words of support may be all that is needed to brighten their day. • Schedule a tour. Many police departments are more than willing to offer tours to youth groups, such as schools, scouting organizations and clubs. Giving children an insider look at the daily operations of a police department or other law enforcement office can be a positive moment in their lives. Children can learn at an early age how law enforcement works and
what it means to be a good citizen. • Obey the law. One of the best ways to show respect for law enforcement officers is to obey the law. Should you be called out for an infraction, treat the officer or agent politely and comply with his or her requests. • Share a positive story. Use social media or your networking connections to share a story of how law enforcement helped you or did something worth noting. • Help out an officer. Oftentimes local businesses will provide discounted costs to officers or other law enforcement workers as a means of thanking them for their efforts. Such gestures may seem simple, but they are much appreciated. Anyone can do their part to show appreciation to the men and women who wear the uniform and keep our communities safe.
PROTECTING & SERVING — Through programs such as National Night Out and Blue Lights for Hunger law enforcement officers not only keep us safe, they lend a hand to their communities.
Honorin� Our Law Enforcement Heroes
Thank You
In Honor of
Captain W.C. Tate Tennessee Highway Patrol 34 Years of Service
In Memory of
Sgt. Don Lovelace
Deputy Gavin Elam Weakley County Sheriff’s Department
Tennessee Highway Patrol Greenfield Police Chief 26 Years of Service
We Want To Extend Our Thanks & Appreciation To All Local Law Enforcement Officers
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