Simmons although I never met you, what you did in life echoes through me everyday. Marcus Aurelius Roman Emperor and Philosopher where he obtained the knowledge and the leadership skills to command a shift he would readily tell you Rickey Joe Simmons. had a PROFOUND effect on me during my time on his shift, not just as a police officer, but a man and a human being. Several times he would have to retreat to his office to regain his composure.Īlthough I never worked for Rickey Joe Simmons, I did work for the man Rickey Joe trained to step up after he was killed. Just the mention of Rickey Joe Simmons devastated my Sgt. That being said, my Shift Sergeant was a patrol officer under Sgt. My connection to Sergeant Rickey Joe Simmons is indirect, I was in the army when he was killed and didn't join the Jackson Police Department until two or three years after his death.
#SGT RICKY KING HOW TO#
As law enforcement officers one will often face dangerous situations, Thanks to Ricky Joe, his advice and supervision taught me so much on how to face those situations. I miss my friend, and think of him often. Ricky Joe was looking forward to retirement, unfortunately that was not to be. I feel had been there, things could have turned out different. I have often regretted not being on duty that night. When I received the phone call advising me of the incident I immediately rushed to the Hospital but was to late, my friend was gone. There were no Patrol Units available for backup due to manpower shortages within the department as well as other incidents requiring the involvement of a number of officers. Ricky Joe responded to a domestic call from an elderly lady who was being assaulted by this criminal. That night I lost my Mentor and my friend to a senseless incident caused by a criminal who should have been incarcerated long before. Unfortunately this was his last call to respond to. As Ricky Joe handled most of the administrative duties required I generally took care of supervising the area downtown in the precinct while he oversaw the Northern area.Īs I was off duty, Ricky Joe responded to a call that I would normally have taken. Ricky Joe encouraged me to take a night off duty to be with my family with the understanding he would be off duty the following night. We both worked many hours overtime due to the shortage of personnel. This was a time when the Jackson Police Department was extremely short handed. This time we were both supervisors at Precinct Number Four. Near the end of my career, I was re-assigned to the Patrol Division where I worked with Ricky Joe again. I later worked most of my career in other areas but always remained close to Ricky Joe.
#SGT RICKY KING PROFESSIONAL#
He was very professional and always concerned about the safety of the officers under his
After graduating the Jackson Police Mississippi Academy, Sergeant Simmons was my Patrol Division Supervisor.
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