Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Police Week is arguably the most powerful event LEOs can attend
According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, the majority (seven of 10) vehicle accident deaths thus far in 2017 were single-vehicle collisions — this must end
A recidivist gang member whose record includes a 2010 robbery conviction and a 2014 GTA conviction murdered Officer Keith Boyer ten days after release from prison
Noel Greany is on a quest to remember the fallen and comfort the living
COVID-19 infections all but doubled the losses, while “struck by” fatalities are up 138% over similar deaths in 2020
A nine-hour standoff in Texas led to the death of Sgt. Josh Bartlett
Sgt. Josh Bartlett served as the commander of the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office tactical unit
Traffic fatalities are on the rise and COVID-19 continues to be the leading cause of duty deaths
Det. Greg Ferency was remembered as reliable, outgoing and an eager mentor to young cops
Proceeds from the event will go to support Braintree police officers and the Working Dog Foundation
The officer was identified as William Earl Collins Jr.
A criminal complaint released Thursday charges the accused gunman with premeditated murder of a federal agent
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
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