Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Read about one cop’s road to recovery, emotional support dogs and more
An officer captures the heartbreaking moment a young son honors the memory of his fallen father
A reporter being hit by a vehicle during a live news report highlighted the danger of working near roadway incidents – a danger that proved fatal for two LEOs this past week
"[Officer Tuan Le] will be remembered for his kindness, his smile, and the positive change he brought to the lives of those around him,” the city of Oakland said. “He is a true hero who dedicated his life to making our community safer”
Deputy Joshua Maloy had served the department for more than two years and was a U.S. military veteran, husband and father
Saving a Hero’s Place Collaborates with museum to memorialize 23,785 officers lost in the line of duty
Champaign Police Department Officer Chris Oberheim was killed in 2021; other officers shot and killed the shooter during the incident
Officer Daniel DiDato was 47 years old and had worked for the East Fishkill Police Department since 2005
Deputy Joshua Hamilton, 34, had been with the Preble County Sheriff’s Office since May 2022
Chief Christopher Bayard Cummings was helping to clear a beaver dam when the heart attack occurred; he had served in law enforcement for 29 years
The chaotic event killed officer Jake Wallin, 23, and wounded officers Andrew Dotas and Tyler Hawes; the only officer left standing, Zach Robinson, stopped the heavily armed shooter without hesitation
Stephen Gibson had served as a peace officer in Texas for more than 25 years
The suspect rammed a cruiser, pushing it onto a Mercer County deputy, whose name has not yet been released
"[Officer Paul Tracey] always looked out for the underdog,” Chief Kevin O’Connell said. “He was an amazing husband, a loving father and a friend to all”
Sergeant Michael Moran was a Marine Corps veteran and had served the Cortez Police Department for 11 years
The troopers, identified as Michael Abbate and Alberto Felix, were both husbands and fathers
“Bane did a wonderful job working for us. I cannot explain enough how much Bane did for this community,” said Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter
“As we mourn these troopers, we will never forget their bravery, courage and sacrifice,” Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo said
Officer Jorge Pastore succumbed to gunshot wounds he sustained when he entered the home with the SWAT team
Detectives Sean Stumpf and Mike Slatcoff were honored for their actions during a manhunt for the fugitive who killed Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire
Det. James Michael “Mike” Lett was a military veteran and had served in law enforcement for 30 years
"[Officer Julian Becerra’s] tragic death is a stark reminder of the tangible impact habitual offenders have on this community,” Lt. Sheyna Marshall testified
Officer Mia Goodwin was struck and killed by a vehicle in 2021 as she and other officers worked to close a highway
Officer Freddy Ortiz was 44 years old and had served the U.S. Border Patrol for 13 years
The officer who was killed was a member of the SWAT team and the wounded officer was going into surgery
Moody police Sgt. Stephen Williams, who was ambushed and killed while responding to a 911 call in 2020, was awarded Officer of the Year in 2019
Officer Billy Clardy III was 48 years old when he was shot and killed in December 2019 during an undercover drug operation
“SPO Tran was a highly-respected police officer and member of the Des Moines Department family, and will forever be remembered for his selfless service to the community”
The two detectives said they had to work around the clock following the incident and even had to miss officer Aréanah Preston’s funeral
Gustavo Morales killed Officer Jorge “JD” Alvarado on Feb. 25, 2022; he faces life in prison without parole
Nicholas McDaniel worked for the department for nearly a year and was engaged to be married
All suspects in the fatal shooting have been arrested
Goodland Police Chief Frank Hayes Jr. suffered the heart attack after successfully negotiating a two-hour police standoff
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