Back the Blue ceremony honors, supports local law enforcement
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Amy Passaretti / The Outlook

Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville) speaks with local law enforcement officers at Tallapoosa County's Back the Blue ceremony held Thursday at the courthouse.

 Kenneth S. Boone

The term “to protect and to serve” was coined in 1955 and has become the official motto of the police academy. To show honor and respect for this service, a Back the Blue event was held at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse on Thursday morning.

The turnout was impressive despite the inclement weather and the ceremony was moved indoors, with social distancing in effect.

Amy Passaretti is a staff writer with the Alexander City Outlook.