18 Fallen Officers from Kentucky Added to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Congress considers three pro-law enforcement bills 

WASHINGTON, DC – In recognition of National Police Week, Congressman Rogers visited with police officers from Kentucky who are in Washington, DC to witness the names of 18 fallen officers from Kentucky who have been added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Fourteen of those officers are from Eastern Kentucky, including eleven from Perry County alone. Congressman Rogers met with Perry County Chief Deputy Sheriff Jason Duff who is representing the Sheriff’s Department on Capitol Hill for the nation’s memorial events. 

“Blessed are the peacemakers who serve and protect our communities. This week, we are honoring our brave law enforcement officers who maintain law and order at the federal, state and local levels, including those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. It’s humbling to see 18 names from Kentucky added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial,” said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House. “We are voting on several bills this week that honor and protect the men and women who protect us, and I am proud to support each one.”

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives is considering several bills that support law enforcement officers across the country, including: the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) Reform Act (H.R. 2243) allowing current and retired officers to carry concealed firearms in certain restricted public areas; the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025 (H.R. 2255) allowing eligible officers to purchase their own service weapons after the firearm is retired; and Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness through Data Act (H.R. 2240), requiring the Attorney General to develop a report on violent attacks on law enforcement officers and recommendations for local response. Congressman Rogers supports the three bills. 

In addition to ongoing legislation, the 2025 COPS Hiring Program is now open for state and local law enforcement agencies to apply for federal funding to hire more law enforcement officers and increase crime prevention efforts. Up to $156 million is available for this competitive grant program. Eligible police departments can apply online. Applications are due by June 25, 2025 and the grant program closes on July 1, 2025. 

The following Kentucky fallen officers’ names have been added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC: 

• BURL W EVERMAN, Bath County, Kentucky, S.O.
• JOSEPH WOJTOWICZ, Lawrence County, Kentucky S.O.
• LEVI HALL, McDowell, Kentucky, P.D.
• LEM NOLAN, Perry County, Kentucky, S.O.
• RUSSELL WOOTON, Perry County, Kentucky, S.O.
• RICHARD JOHNSON CRAWFORD, Perry County, Kentucky, S.O.
• JAMES HOLLIDAY, Perry County, Kentucky, S.O.
• ROBERT H. NAPIER, Perry County, Kentucky, S.O.
• WILLIAM SMITH, Perry County, Kentucky, S.O.
• BOYCAN JONES, Perry County, Kentucky, S.O.
• ELHANON JONES, Perry County, Kentucky, S.O.
• LINVILLE H. MILLER, Perry County, Kentucky, S.O.
• JAMES CORNETT, Perry County, Kentucky, S.O.
• SAM FIELDS, Perry County, Kentucky, S.O.
• BRENT L. HALL, Pioneer Village, Kentucky, P.D.
• JOSHUA C. PHIPPS, Russell County, Kentucky, S.O.
• WILLIAM M. JACKSON II, Winchester, Kentucky, P.D.
• HUNTER S. MILLER, Frankfort, Kentucky Department of Corrections

Click here for more information about National Police Week events on Capitol Hill.

Click here for more information on the 2025 COPS Hiring Program.

For more information about Congressman Rogers’ work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.