Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Officer Jonny Castro has painted over 80 portraits (and counting) in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect their communities
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An employee says it’s her way of saying “thank you” to a special customer
Five columnists drive home the importance of honoring the fallen, as well as consoling and mourning with the bereaved during Police Week and beyond
Former Marine Patrick Rene McDowell was taken into custody after a five-day manhunt
“We will not tolerate the rise of lawlessness against our police officers,” said Attorney General Ashley Moody
Deputy Matthew Locke was remembered for his dedication and courage
The search for Deputy Joshua Moyer’s killer includes hundreds of investigators from across the state
Deputy Luke Gross was an 18-year veteran of the sheriff’s department
A $25,000 reward has been offered for information leading to a conviction
The officer was working on behalf of a nearby complex when she was shot, police said
Although the two officers never met, they “will forever be connected,” police said
Few details were initially released in the death of Lt. John Stewart
Austin Bush, 21, was remembered as a dedicated and promising young officer
“As a pipe band, one of the most important things we do is help to bring closure after someone is killed in the line of duty.”
Investigator Dusty Wainscott was remembered for his work ethic and sense of humor
Officer Tim Mullen was remembered as an amazing police officer and a friend to many
Keith Thornton Jr., a former police officer himself, was the calm voice that tragic night
Deputy Trey Copeland said he was feeling unwell after the pursuit and later died
Jason Raynor died August 17, 55 days after he was shot in the head
Sgt. Brian Mohl had been with the agency since 1995
“Our mission is that nobody ever forgets. We’ll continue until we can’t do it anymore,” said Commander Kevin MacCormick
“Your love and support during this difficult time will be a treasure I carry with me for the rest of my life,” wrote Elizabeth French
Trooper James Monda’s funeral drew police from across the country, as well as Gov. Kathy Hochul
Officer Jason Raynor died on August 17, nearly two months after he was shot while on patrol
Officer Harminder Grewal of the Galt Police Department had been responding to assist with the Caldor Fire
Colquitt Police Chief Kenneth Kirkland died of a possible heart attack after moving heavy equipment for the department, officials said
Officer Carlos Yanez, who was hurt in the shooting that killed Officer Ella French, still has “a long road ahead,” police said
Trooper James Monda working a marine detail at the time, police said
Hundreds of officers and community members waited in line to pay their respects to Ella French, who was killed during a traffic stop earlier this month
Officer Jason Raynor had joined the department in 2019
Deputy Ryan Proxmire, a nine-year veteran of the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office, leaves behind his wife and four kids
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