In Washington, DC, Congressman Rogers paid tribute to police officers from Kentucky during National Police Week. He acknowledged the addition of 18 fallen officers from Kentucky to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Among these, 14 officers hailed from Eastern Kentucky, with Perry County contributing 11 names.
Congressman Rogers met with Perry County Chief Deputy Sheriff Jason Duff, who represented the Sheriff’s Department at the memorial events on Capitol Hill. “Blessed are the peacemakers who serve and protect our communities,” stated Congressman Rogers. He emphasized honoring law enforcement officers who maintain order at various levels and recognized those who sacrificed their lives in duty. He expressed humility upon seeing the addition of 18 names from Kentucky to the memorial.
The U.S. House of Representatives is reviewing several bills aimed at supporting law enforcement nationwide. These include the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) Reform Act (H.R. 2243), which permits current and retired officers to carry concealed firearms in specific restricted areas; the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025 (H.R. 2255), allowing eligible officers to purchase their service weapons post-retirement; and Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness through Data Act (H.R. 2240), mandating a report by the Attorney General on violent attacks against law enforcement and recommendations for local response strategies. Congressman Rogers endorses all three bills.
Additionally, applications are open for the 2025 COPS Hiring Program, offering up to $156 million in federal funding for state and local agencies to hire more officers and enhance crime prevention efforts. Eligible departments must apply online by June 25, 2025, as the program concludes on July 1, 2025.
The following fallen officers from Kentucky have been added to the memorial: Burl W Everman (Bath County S.O.), Joseph Wojtowicz (Lawrence County S.O.), Levi Hall (McDowell P.D.), Lem Nolan (Perry County S.O.), Russell Wooton (Perry County S.O.), Richard Johnson Crawford (Perry County S.O.), James Holliday (Perry County S.O.), Robert H. Napier (Perry County S.O.), William Smith (Perry County S.O.), Boycan Jones (Perry County S.O.), Elhanon Jones (Perry County S.O.), Linville H. Miller (Perry County S.O.), James Cornett (Perry County S.O.), Sam Fields (Perry County S.O.), Brent L. Hall (Pioneer Village P.D.), Joshua C. Phipps (Russell County S.O.), William M. Jackson II (Winchester P.D.) and Hunter S. Miller from Frankfort’s Department of Corrections.
For further details about National Police Week events or information regarding Congressman Rogers’ initiatives both in Washington and Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov or follow him on social media platforms.
Congressman Rogers expressed gratitude towards Perry County Chief Deputy Sheriff Jason Duff for his service.
