Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Most of the killings tragically involve a definable list of deadly tactical errors
Of the 285 officers shot in 2019, nearly a quarter of them were policing towns with fewer than 11,000 people
Social distancing creates unique challenges for honoring first responders and supporting their families
The woman shot and killed Sgt. Steven Robin and officer Branden Estorffe before killing herself
Randy Halprin was part of a gang of prisoners who fatally shot a police officer in 2000 after they escaped from prison
“It was his DNA to put himself in that position ... in doing so, others went home and Deputy Miller became someone’s hero,” Sheriff Bucky Rowland said
Prosecutors had planned to seek the death penalty, but agreed to a deal in which the gunman would serve life in prison without the possibility of parole
Fellow agents found the man unresponsive, began lifesaving efforts and called for an ambulance
José Angel DeLeon, who had been a Warren County deputy for almost two years, died at the scene
What can the FTO do to help properly accelerate this process?
Identifying lessons learned with the life-saving goal of preventing future LEO deaths
A BMW lost control and crossed into Sgt. Frank Gualdino’s lane, striking the officer’s vehicle and a nearby bus
According to the claim, probation officials got a call about Justin Flores’ violent behavior weeks before he shot Officers Michael Paredes and Joseph Santana
The state Supreme Court has denied two stays and the governor announced he would not grant clemency to Kevin Johnson
Christopher Taylor, 23, joined the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office in August 2021
A Chicago PD spokeperson would not elaborate on what contributed to the delay in that designation
The 23-year-old deputy’s name has not yet been released; the driver was arrested for DUI manslaughter
The officer was traveling on his motorcycle when a vehicle entered the roadway from a parking lot, causing his motorcycle to collide with the car
Odraye Jones’ death sentence was revoked last year after three judges decided his sentence for the murder of Officer William D. Glover was tainted with racism
Katie Thyne, 24, was the first Newport News officer killed in the line of duty in 25 years
The agents were on boat patrol when they approached a suspect vessel; once they neared it, two passengers opened fire
Colbie Hoffman, 22, faces a charge of evading arrest and detention, causing the death of Officer Brandon Paul Tsai
The truck crashed into Deputy Joel Baker’s car after being unable to stop in time for a red light
Brandon Paul Tsai lost control of his cruiser and struck a light pole while trying to stop a car with a fake paper license plate
Paul Jamolawicz, 61, was awarded three commendations and seven Excellent Police Service Awards during his tenure
The execution-style killing of Minneapolis police officer Jerry Haaf was one of the most shocking murders in city history
Gregory Horne, Sr., 57, had served with the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office for over seven years
One officer was wounded and another fatally shot when the SWAT team’s plan to surprise and arrest a suspect failed
Authorities said Sgt. Daniel Kammerzell’s passing did not involve any suspicious or criminal circumstance
“Mike would be so humbled and thrilled that his name is still being used to help people, because that’s what he did the whole life.”
Ivan Morales assisted in rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center following the terrorist attacks
Officer Logan Kendall Medlock, 26, who died after his cruiser was T-boned by an alleged drunk driver, leaves behind his wife and 5-year-old son
Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton died Sept. 18 from a gunshot wound to the head after she was taken off life support Sept. 1
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