SGT CHRISTOPHER R. BETTS
Officer Betts was struck by several
vehicles and killed while he and another officer struggled with a
suspect on the side of I-285 at 0100 hours. The officers had gone to
that location to investigate a suspicious person. While talking with
the man, a struggle ensued and it spilled into the travel lane. Both
officers and the suspect were struck by three vehicles. Officer Betts
and the suspect were killed, and the second officer was critically
injured and flown to a local hospital. One of the three vehicles that
struck the men fled the scene.
Officer Betts had been with the East Point Police Department for two years and is survived by his wife, 7-week-old son, parents, two brothers, and two sisters.
Officer Betts had been with the East Point Police Department for two years and is survived by his wife, 7-week-old son, parents, two brothers, and two sisters.
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Officer Down Memorial Page - www.odmp.org)
Officer Christopher R. Betts
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Officer Christopher R. Betts
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Officer Christopher R. Betts, 26,
of Newnan died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002 in the line of duty.
Officer Betts was in the Georgia National Guard after having served five years in the U. S. Army. He had been with the East Point Police Department for two years.
The family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 26, from 2-8 p.m. at Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home in Peachtree City. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
The funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, Dec. 27, at 1 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 4449 Northside Dr., Atlanta with Father Kevin Peek officiaiting. Interment will follow with full military honors at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his wife, Shannon Sebacher Betts of Newnan; son, seven-week-old Trenton James Betts of Newnan; parents, Robert and Marianne Betts of Lima, Ohio; brothers, Jason Betts of Columbus, Ohio, Brian Betts of Lima; sisters, Jennifer Betts , Stephanie Betts, both of Lima; paternal grandparents, Mary Shaner, Marlin Betts, both of Lima; and paternal great-grandmother, Lula Yochum of Lima.
Memorial contributions may be made to a Trust Fund for Officer Christopher R. Betts at any Bank of America branch.
Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City.
By: Representatives Fludd of the 48th, Post 4, Heckstall of the 48th, Post 3, Beasley-Teague of the 48th, Post 2 and Holmes of the 48th, Post 1
A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Officer Christopher R. Betts; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on December 22, 2002, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest and most distinguished citizens in the untimely passing of Officer Christopher R. Betts; and
WHEREAS, he was an honest and dedicated public servant who strived for excellence in all his endeavors and whose primary concern was the welfare and safety of the citizens of East Point and was recognized as a man of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the administration of justice and sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, he was tragically killed in the line of duty while attempting to apprehend a dangerous suspect; and
WHEREAS, the untimely passing of this unselfish man leaves an unfillable void in the hearts and lives of his family and friends and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the members of this body show their gratitude for the unique and often unheralded contributions of local law enforcement officers on behalf of the citizens of this state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body unanimously express their deepest and most sincere regret at the passing of Officer Christopher R. Betts, and commend the care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication he exhibited in carrying out the difficult duties of his vocation for the past two years, and extend to his family their utmost appreciation for his having so purely and truly defined for others the meaning of public servant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Officer Christopher R. Betts.
Officer Betts was in the Georgia National Guard after having served five years in the U. S. Army. He had been with the East Point Police Department for two years.
The family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 26, from 2-8 p.m. at Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home in Peachtree City. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
The funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, Dec. 27, at 1 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 4449 Northside Dr., Atlanta with Father Kevin Peek officiaiting. Interment will follow with full military honors at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his wife, Shannon Sebacher Betts of Newnan; son, seven-week-old Trenton James Betts of Newnan; parents, Robert and Marianne Betts of Lima, Ohio; brothers, Jason Betts of Columbus, Ohio, Brian Betts of Lima; sisters, Jennifer Betts , Stephanie Betts, both of Lima; paternal grandparents, Mary Shaner, Marlin Betts, both of Lima; and paternal great-grandmother, Lula Yochum of Lima.
Memorial contributions may be made to a Trust Fund for Officer Christopher R. Betts at any Bank of America branch.
Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City.
GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
House Bill 03 LC 18 2406
House Resolution 201
House Bill 03 LC 18 2406
House Resolution 201
By: Representatives Fludd of the 48th, Post 4, Heckstall of the 48th, Post 3, Beasley-Teague of the 48th, Post 2 and Holmes of the 48th, Post 1
A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Officer Christopher R. Betts; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on December 22, 2002, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest and most distinguished citizens in the untimely passing of Officer Christopher R. Betts; and
WHEREAS, he was an honest and dedicated public servant who strived for excellence in all his endeavors and whose primary concern was the welfare and safety of the citizens of East Point and was recognized as a man of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the administration of justice and sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, he was tragically killed in the line of duty while attempting to apprehend a dangerous suspect; and
WHEREAS, the untimely passing of this unselfish man leaves an unfillable void in the hearts and lives of his family and friends and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the members of this body show their gratitude for the unique and often unheralded contributions of local law enforcement officers on behalf of the citizens of this state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body unanimously express their deepest and most sincere regret at the passing of Officer Christopher R. Betts, and commend the care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication he exhibited in carrying out the difficult duties of his vocation for the past two years, and extend to his family their utmost appreciation for his having so purely and truly defined for others the meaning of public servant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Officer Christopher R. Betts.
PRECINCT NAMED FOR DECEASED OFFICER
(from www.eastpointpolice.org)
Thursday, July 31, 2003
By Bill Baldowski
Torrential rain,
winds gusting at an estimated 40 miles per hour and frequent visible
lightning did not stop the grand opening and dedication of the East
Point Police Department’s newest neighborhood precinct July 22, 2003.
More than 40 East Point police officers joined Mayor Patsy Jo Hilliard, members of the city council, representatives of the Georgia State Patrol and special guests for the ribbon-cutting and dedication of the facility to East Point Police Officer Christopher R. Betts.
Betts, 26, was killed in the line of duty Dec. 22. Another East Point officer, James Weinmann, 27, was severely injured in the incident. Also present at the dedication were Betts widow, Shannon, the couple’s 9 month old son, Trenton James, and Weinmann, who is still undergoing therapy for his injuries.
According to Capt. Patricia Boyce, media spokesperson for the East Point Police Department and manager of its Weed & Seed program, the Camp Creek MarketPlace precinct is the fifth established by the department’s Community Policing division.
More than 40 East Point police officers joined Mayor Patsy Jo Hilliard, members of the city council, representatives of the Georgia State Patrol and special guests for the ribbon-cutting and dedication of the facility to East Point Police Officer Christopher R. Betts.
Betts, 26, was killed in the line of duty Dec. 22. Another East Point officer, James Weinmann, 27, was severely injured in the incident. Also present at the dedication were Betts widow, Shannon, the couple’s 9 month old son, Trenton James, and Weinmann, who is still undergoing therapy for his injuries.
According to Capt. Patricia Boyce, media spokesperson for the East Point Police Department and manager of its Weed & Seed program, the Camp Creek MarketPlace precinct is the fifth established by the department’s Community Policing division.
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