05/15/2026
As National Police Week comes to a close today on National Peace Officers Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.
In 2015, our agency lost one of the very best — Sgt. Kerry Mitchum. Sgt. Mitchum was a true fixture in our community. He always had a smile, a joke, a kind word, or a helping hand for anyone who needed it. His legacy of service and compassion continues to live on through all who knew him.
Today, we honor and remember Sgt. Mitchum and all officers who have given their lives in the line of duty.
We also remember Officer Dylan Owen of the Citronelle Police Department, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty yesterday. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with Citronelle PD and Officer Owen’s family, friends, and fellow officers during this incredibly difficult time.
Gone, but never forgotten. 💙