Harris County commissioners designate Oct. 25 as ‘Deputy Kareem Atkins Day’
“Deputy Kareem Atkins Day” will be celebrated annually to recognize Atkins’ heroism and service, Judge Lina Hidalgo said at the court’s Oct. 26 regular meeting. According to Hidalgo, Atkins was the first Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office deputy to be fatally shot.
