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West Jordan on Wednesday is naming the building that houses its police department and justice court after a fallen police officer.

During a ceremony starting at 3 p.m., the West Jordan Justice Center will be renamed the "Thomas M. Rees Justice Center."

On Feb. 23, 1986, Rees was fatally shot by a fellow officer during a training exercise. He was the first West Jordan police officer to lose his life in the line of duty, according to a news release.

The renaming event is part of a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the inception of the West Jordan Police Department and West Jordan Justice Court.