Local fallen officers remembered

ALBANY, Ga. — Local police permanently commemorated the lives of two fallen officers Monday in separate ceremonies.

Dougherty County Police Lt. Cliff Rouse and Albany Police Officer Terry Lewis Flemming were each honored with the hanging of permanent plaques commemorating their service to the community and their personal sacrifices to safeguard the public.

Rouse, who was killed while attempting to arrest a robbery suspect on Dec. 23, 2010, was remembered Monday as a dedicated public servant as well as a loving, caring

family man.

Former Dougherty County Police Chief Don Cheek called Rouse a model officer whose memory never will be forgotten, a fact assured with the placement of the plaque with Rouse