Who We Are Courage – Conduct – Commitment Join The Conversation Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons Fulton County Kentucky Sheriff's Office 16 hours ago The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is once again selling Boston butts to support the Shop With a Deputy program!🐷 Boston Butts: $40 each📅 Pickup Date: July 2⏰ Pickup Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.📍 Pickup Location: Behind the Sheriff's OfficePlease see any deputy to purchase your Boston butt and help support this great program for local children.Thank you for your support! ... See MoreSee Less 0 CommentsComment on Facebook Fulton County Kentucky Sheriff's Office 1 week ago ... See MoreSee Less 0 CommentsComment on Facebook Fulton County Kentucky Sheriff's Office 3 weeks ago History of Peace Officers Memorial Day We began formally marking Peace Officers Memorial Day in 1963, several months after President John F Kennedy signed the bill into law in October 1962. In Kennedy's proclamation relating to events in May 1963, he began by stating that "law enforcement officers have played an important role" since "the beginning of this Nation." But the development of the peace officers we know, and respect today is more recent than you might think! The first enforcement officers in the U.S. operated privately, employed by wealthy individuals to protect their assets. Public peace officers developed shortly after this in the mid-1600s, first in Boston and then in New York and Philadelphia. They were predominantly volunteers who acted as night watchmen and reported fellow citizens behaving badly. Boston continued to lead the way in peace organization, with the first publicly funded, organized police force set up in 1838, which paid officers to keep the peace full-time. By the late 1880s, all major U.S. cities had police forces, although their priorities differed from state to state, depending on the problems faced in each area. Law enforcement heads were often chosen by the local political leader so, as a result, the enforcement could work in favor of the ruling political party. In response, President Hoover set up an investigation into the effectiveness of law enforcement nationwide in 1929. It called for peace officers to work in a professional and impartial way to enforce the law and was turning point in the history of the officers who protect us today. It promoted the selflessness that we now honor every year on May 15. National Police week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. We will never be able to thank these officers and their families for their sacrifices they have made for our county. We would like to personally thank all previous, current and future peace officers in our county and surrounding areas. We appreciate the sacrifices you make on a daily basis.Please take time to read each individual story under each picture below. ... See MoreSee Less +1 0 CommentsComment on Facebook Fulton County Kentucky Sheriff's Office 4 weeks ago On May 7th, 2026, the Fulton County Sheriff Chad Parker, proudly presented Ian Goodman with a Certificate of Commendation and the Life Saving Award for his heroic actions.Mr. Goodman observed a person lying on the ground and immediately stopped to render assistance. He quickly took off his belt applied it as a tourniquet and contacted emergency services for help. Due to his swift response and willingness to act, the situation could have resulted in a far worse outcome.The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office would like to sincerely thank Ian Goodman for his courage, compassion, and decisive actions during this emergency. His willingness to step in and help exemplifies the very best of our community. ... See MoreSee Less 103 CommentsComment on Facebook Fulton County Kentucky Sheriff's Office 1 month ago Please continue to keep the Coyle family in your prayers for the days to come ... See MoreSee Less 0 CommentsComment on Facebook Fulton County Kentucky Sheriff's Office 1 month ago Big thanks to Tom Quimby for the new signs at the Sheriff’s Office — we really appreciate your support and the great work! ... See MoreSee Less 0 CommentsComment on Facebook Follow Us
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is once again selling Boston butts to support the Shop With a Deputy program!
🐷 Boston Butts: $40 each
📅 Pickup Date: July 2
⏰ Pickup Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Pickup Location: Behind the Sheriff's Office
Please see any deputy to purchase your Boston butt and help support this great program for local children.
Thank you for your support! ... See MoreSee Less
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History of Peace Officers Memorial Day
We began formally marking Peace Officers Memorial Day in 1963, several months after President John F Kennedy signed the bill into law in October 1962. In Kennedy's proclamation relating to events in May 1963, he began by stating that "law enforcement officers have played an important role" since "the beginning of this Nation." But the development of the peace officers we know, and respect today is more recent than you might think!
The first enforcement officers in the U.S. operated privately, employed by wealthy individuals to protect their assets. Public peace officers developed shortly after this in the mid-1600s, first in Boston and then in New York and Philadelphia. They were predominantly volunteers who acted as night watchmen and reported fellow citizens behaving badly.
Boston continued to lead the way in peace organization, with the first publicly funded, organized police force set up in 1838, which paid officers to keep the peace full-time. By the late 1880s, all major U.S. cities had police forces, although their priorities differed from state to state, depending on the problems faced in each area. Law enforcement heads were often chosen by the local political leader so, as a result, the enforcement could work in favor of the ruling political party.
In response, President Hoover set up an investigation into the effectiveness of law enforcement nationwide in 1929. It called for peace officers to work in a professional and impartial way to enforce the law and was turning point in the history of the officers who protect us today. It promoted the selflessness that we now honor every year on May 15.
National Police week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. We will never be able to thank these officers and their families for their sacrifices they have made for our county.
We would like to personally thank all previous, current and future peace officers in our county and surrounding areas. We appreciate the sacrifices you make on a daily basis.
Please take time to read each individual story under each picture below. ... See MoreSee Less
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On May 7th, 2026, the Fulton County Sheriff Chad Parker, proudly presented Ian Goodman with a Certificate of Commendation and the Life Saving Award for his heroic actions.
Mr. Goodman observed a person lying on the ground and immediately stopped to render assistance. He quickly took off his belt applied it as a tourniquet and contacted emergency services for help. Due to his swift response and willingness to act, the situation could have resulted in a far worse outcome.
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office would like to sincerely thank Ian Goodman for his courage, compassion, and decisive actions during this emergency. His willingness to step in and help exemplifies the very best of our community. ... See MoreSee Less
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Please continue to keep the Coyle family in your prayers for the days to come ... See MoreSee Less
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Big thanks to Tom Quimby for the new signs at the Sheriff’s Office — we really appreciate your support and the great work! ... See MoreSee Less
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