The civic record
Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Recognition of National Police Week
Record date · May 13, 2026
Track this bill to get notified when it advances a stage. One tap to stop, anytime.
What This Bill Does
Senator Hyde-Smith delivered a formal address in the Senate to honor National Police Week and pay tribute to law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. The statement specifically recognizes three fallen officers from Mississippi whose names were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
This document serves as an official federal record of tribute to law enforcement, highlighting the names of three specific Mississippi officers who died in 2025.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Law enforcement families
The families are recognized for their personal loss and the sacrifices made during the officers' service.
Law enforcement officers
The record acknowledges their role in public safety and the risks associated with their profession.
Key Facts
- Senator Hyde-Smith formally recognized National Police Week in the U.S. Senate on May 13, 2026.
- Three Mississippi officers were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this year.
- Joshua Brashears (Jackson County Sheriff's deputy) died on October 17, 2025, following a vehicle accident in Stone County.
- Martin Shields, Jr. (Hinds County deputy) was killed by gunfire on February 23, 2025, while responding to a domestic call.
Show all 7 facts
- Bryan Pippin (Jackson police officer) died due to complications from COVID-19.
- Joshua Brashears served in law enforcement for over 21 years.
- Martin Shields, Jr. served with the Hinds County Sheriff's Department for 9 months prior to his death.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Police Week?
Which Mississippi officers were honored in this record?
What else do you want to know?
News Coverage
Follow the record
Votes, people, money & the original sourceFull breakdown
Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.
Connected Entities
Sources
www.govinfo.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy0Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
Publisher tools