Ofc Kejuane A. Bates, 36, Vidalia Police Department, born in Mississippi December 31, 1983, passed away from COVID-19 on April 1, 2020. Bates joined the Vidalia P.D. in 2010, serving as a School Resource Officer and D.A.R.E. Officer. He genuinely cared and went out of his way to help students thrive. Bates' mentorship went much further than school. He earned a doctorate in Biblical Psychology, became the Pastor of Forest Aid Baptist Church, and always made time to help those in need of guidance. Rest easy; We have the watch now! Til Valhalla, Brother!