Opelika Police to Host Joint Law Enforcement Memorial Service

OPELIKA, AL – The Opelika Police Department, in conjunction with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Auburn Police Department, will hold a Law Enforcement Memorial Service on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Opelika Public Library.

This annual event serves as a solemn tribute to the men and women in law enforcement who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The ceremony will feature remarks from local law enforcement leadership and a keynote address from Chris Inabinett, Director of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation.

WHAT: Law Enforcement Memorial Service

WHEN: Friday, May 15, 2026

TIME: Doors open at 10:30 AM | Program begins at 11:00 AM

WHERE: Opelika Public Library, 1100 Glenn St, Opelika, AL 36801

PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS:

Welcome & Introductions: Chief Johnathan Clifton, Opelika Police Department

Presentation of Colors: Law Enforcement Honor Guard

National Anthem: Hudson Owen, Opelika High School

Invocation & Benediction: Chaplain Mack Ballard

Remarks:

• Chief Johnathan Clifton (OPD)

• Sheriff Jay Jones (LCSO)

• Chief Mike Harris (APD)

Guest Speaker: Chris Inabinett, ALEA State Bureau of Investigation Director

Taps: Tommy Weldon