A Memphis Police Department sergeant has been named a 2026 Hometown Hero by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee.
According to a Department of Justice release, Sergeant April Moseley was selected as the Western District of Tennessee’s Hometown Hero, with U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant announcing the recognition on May 22, 2026.
The DOJ said the Hometown Hero award recognizes the ideals of liberty, service, and civic responsibility as part of Freedom 250 events connected to America’s 250th birthday.
Moseley has served with the Memphis Police Department for more than 21 years, according to the release. Her assignments have included the Organized Crime Unit, Sex Crimes Bureau, General Investigations Bureau, and Uniformed Patrol.
The release said Moseley is currently assigned to the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, where she investigates cases and oversees daily work by task force officers from multiple agencies.
“Sgt. April Moseley is most deserving of this high honor to recognize her tireless work to achieve justice for victims and consequences for criminals,” Dunavant said in the DOJ release.
The DOJ release also credited Moseley as victim-focused, saying she keeps victims informed on case status and honors victims’ rights while continuing investigative work until options are exhausted.
Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis attended the ceremony and thanked Moseley for her work and service, the release said. The ceremony was held at the U.S. Attorney’s Office and included Moseley’s family, Memphis Police Department commanders, FBI Safe Streets Task Force officers, law-enforcement partners, and friends.
The recognition highlights a quieter side of law-enforcement service: long-term investigative work, victim communication, and the steady follow-through that rarely fits into a short headline but matters deeply to the people waiting for justice.
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