Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Monday, May 6, 2002
Reflections for Police Officer Julie Rochelle Jacks
Officer Jacks, i'm sorry for what happened to you on that day 23 years ago, as your death was unjustified and you didn't deserve it. But however, what bothers me is the fact that the scumbag who killed you was paroled awhile back, which doesn't make sense. Personally, i think he should've got the death sentence or sentenced without parole, since he obviously knew what he was doing at the time. Not to mention you were just getting started in your career, only having 3 years on the job, which is totally not fair. But however, the person who killed you may have been sent back out into society, but it still won't change the fact he will face judgement day and truly achieve his punishment for taking you away, as he knows what he did. I believe that karma takes it's time to reach those who do wrong, meaning that the person who took you away will face karma, as it is going to take him away eventually. But from what i can tell and from what i read, i can tell you were one of the good cops in law enforcement, since there are some cops out in the world who give police a bad reputation, but you were one of the few that took their job seriously and did it the right way. I think that the people of Chattanooga and tennessee felt good to have officers like you protecting them and making them feel safe, because although your career was short, it doesn't change the large impact you left on the world during your time alive. Although you aren't here physically, you're still there in other's minds and hearts, since you were a caring and kind person to those who knew you. I'm sure that you're resting well in the afterlife, and that one day your killer will receive true justice for his actions, since he should've been put in the ground a long time ago, because he was and most likely is a true danger to society. I believe that in a way they should've denied him for parole, because releasing a spineless coward like him back into the world to most likely cause more trouble is beyond me, and that the judge not only failed the citizens of chattanooga and the state of Tennessee, but he failed you in death for releasing your murderer. But rest assured, his time is coming. Karma is gonna reach him one way or the other, and he will be taken out. But all in all, i'd like to think you did good during your time as an officer, because you were a light to those in need, and you brought comfort and peace to all who needed it, especially in times of danger or sadness. I think that you made a positive effect on everyone who met you, because i can tell you truly were able to lift people's spirits each time they met you, and you most likely had the ability to make people feel secured with officers like you protecting them. But as of now, may you rest in peace knowing your service is appreciated, and that one day your killer will face karma, and that his time will come to an end, so that your family will have closure to know that your murderer received his true punishment, which is death. Just know that the citizens of Tennessee appreciated your service while you were alive, and you did good during your 3 years of service, and you changed lives to those you left an impact on. Rest Well Mrs. Jacks
Morgan, a civilian supporter of the blue line
May 24, 2025
Your life and service is still appreciated, the loss of you still mourned...and you are still remembered. Thanks.
NC Officer
May 6, 2025
Thinking of you always...love and miss you.
Judie
May 6, 2025
happy birthday julie. i miss you
Brian
February 7, 2025
Happy Birthday in Heaven.
Love you Julie.
JLanier
family
February 7, 2025
Happy Birthday in heaven! I miss you so much!
Mom
February 7, 2025
Thinking of Julie today and always.
Love, Judie
Family
May 6, 2024
22 years ago on May 6, 2002, I had no idea that you would be gone in a blink of an eye - I miss you with all of my heart.
Mom
May 6, 2024
Julie, our careers were almost parallel. Your name pops into my thoughts often. It seems crazy that this horrible tragedy was 22 years ago.
Flight Paramedic former LEO Chad Watson
REACH
April 10, 2024
Thinking of you on your birthday this week....Love you.
Judie
Family
February 9, 2024
Happy Heavenly Birthday Jules!
I miss you so much.....❤️
Mom
February 7, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family of Officer Julie Rochelle Jacks, especially to her mother. May Julie's soul forever be at peace in Heaven where she belongs. Officer Jacks will be missed and always be remembered.
Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"
December 29, 2023
Merry Christmas in heaven! I love you and miss you so much!
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Mom
December 25, 2023
You are not forgotten.
Former Leo
August 15, 2023
Love you Julie.
Judie
May 6, 2023
My sweet Jules, I miss you so much!
Mom
May 6, 2023
Thinking of you and your family God bless
Po Connie Bros
NYPD
May 5, 2023
You are always on my mind! I will never forget you! You were the best! Love you!
Amy Jones
Chattanooga PD
May 5, 2023
Thinking of you on your birthday Julie. Love you.
Judie
February 8, 2023
Jules…. I love you and miss you so very much.
Mom
February 7, 2023
You crossed my mind today so I returned here for "a visit", and was somewhat shocked at being reminded it has been 20 years! I know for your family and friends who have counted the days since, it has been every bit of 20 years, however it was still somewhat of a shock for me to come here and see that date again. But then I remembered all of the law enforcement training classes I have instructed where I told of you and your story and I had to concede it must have been 20 years. I know only of you through these "reflections", and having the opportunity some years ago at a conference to hear from some of your instructors of how good an officer you were. I've also done some additional research of your incident. Combined, I hope I was able to accurately convey to my recruits both the content of your character and the circumstances of May 6, 2002.
Thinking of you this evening inspired my curiosity to do a "youtube" search, for which I found several postings regarding you, the most insightful being entitled: "Officer Julie Jacks #940". If anyone reading this "reflection" has not seen it, I urge them to do so. It illustrates so many things that people fortunate enough to have known you, have written here about you.
I hope you know the ripple effect your life created. The "reflections" people continue to post here after 20 years is one example. Just from my training classes alone, the recruits who know of you and have had their careers enhanced by you is another, which can probably be multiplied by various academies multiplied by various states. I hope your family and friends also know how influential you have been and continue to be for all of us that never got to meet you.
Again, thank you for your service and to your family and friends, thanks for sharing Julie with our profession. We are the better for her.
NC Officer
August 1, 2022
We love you Julie.
J
family
family
May 6, 2022
Officer Jacks,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chattanooga. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 6, 2022
Julie,
Thinking of you on your birthday. We love you.
JLanier
family
February 7, 2022
My dear Jules…..
I miss you so much. There was so much more life for you to live. Death took you from us so unexpectedly. My heart is still breaking more every day.
All my love forever.
Mom
December 24, 2021