Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
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2016 saw an increase by more than three times of death by rifle fire over 2015
A manhunt is underway for the suspect in the murder of a rookie cop
Detective Greg Ferency, of the Terre Haute Police Department, was a 30-year law enforcement veteran
There will be a memorial service, march and candlelight tribute for the five officers who were fatally shot
Each time Shawna Cash was arrested, she ended up being released from jail, partly because of coronavirus precautions to reduce jail populations
Friends, family and coworkers described Beesley as a man who embodied joy and believed in the importance of silliness
Deputy Anthony Redondo, 25, had been with the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office for less than a year
“Good Samaritan” John Hurley was holding the suspect’s AR-15 rifle when an officer arrived, police said
Pea Ridge officer Kevin Apple died after being struck by a vehicle that was being sought by police
“He did not hesitate,” a witness said. “He heard the gunfire, went to the door and immediately ran in that direction”
Officer Gordon Beesley was remembered for his integrity and love of the outdoors
The officer had responded to a call about a suspicious incident when he was fatally shot in a shopping district in a Denver suburb
Sgt. Erasmo García Torres, 50, had been a member of the force for 30 years
That’s compared to the 46 violent duty deaths in all of 2020
Officer Joe Burson shot and killed the suspect as he was being dragged, investigators believe
Under Massachusetts law, drowning isn’t considered a line-of-duty death, which means Officer Enmanuel Familia’s wife would not get his full pension
Officer Theresa Simon was remembered for her professionalism and hard work
The suit alleges negligence related to the undercover operation that led to Jarrott’s death in February
Deputy Bill Smith is credited with helping to save three swimmers from dangerous currents
The billboard, which honors Officer Samuel Jimenez, was tagged with “PROPAGANDA”
Calls came in from law enforcement officials planning to attend the services for Officer Enmanuel Familia from as far away as Ireland
Sandra Daniels was diabetic and may have become disoriented because of low blood sugar
Deputy Bill Smith, 57, was a member of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Department for the past seven years
“We will remember and honor his selfless devotion to Worcester and his ultimate sacrifice to save someone he didn’t know,” Police Chief Steven Sargent said
Ryan Park and Jamie Huntley-Park met and began dating while in the police academy in 2012
Enmanuel Familia, a five-year veteran of the Worcester Police Department, leaves behind his wife and two children
Michael Lang may have instigated the violent confrontation by goading an officer with whom he was angry to chase him
Trooper John Harris was remembered as a passionate and dedicated public servant
Sgt. Dominic Vaca was killed while running after a suspect who began firing at deputies
Officer Ginarro New, 27, joined the department in 2019
Officer Sarah Grell had been a conservation officer since 2005
Officer Scotty Triplett was in emergency mode on an official escort when a vehicle turned into his path
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