Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Leaders have a duty to prepare their officers and protect their families — because when tragedy strikes, there may be no second chance
After the January 6 Capitol riot, DC Officer Jeffrey Smith died by suicide — his widow’s fight changed the law and redefined duty-related trauma
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The man’s body was found with a cardboard sign that read, ‘I am responsible for the killing of the policemen’
Officer Christine Peters, 49, was on foot assisting in a crash when she was struck by a passing vehicle on Jan. 2
Lance Cpl. Melton Gore is the agency’s second duty death in as many weeks
“I’ve never had a scene like this”
Master Cpl. Brian LaVigne was intentionally hit by a fleeing suspect, the sheriff’s office said
2020 was the deadliest year for law enforcement officers since 1974
Prosecutors intend to launch a federal murder investigation into Officer Brian Sicknick’s death
Deputy Price, 29, joined the agency in September
Officer Brian D. Sicknick suffered a stroke and died the day after physically engaging with protesters at the U.S. Capitol
Two suspects have been charged with first-degree murder
Sgt. Daniel Mobley, 44, was a 22-year veteran of the DeKalb County Police Department
Sgt. Gordan William Best, 30, joined the North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety in October 2013
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation — a national group in support of law enforcement — plans to pay off 36 homes this holiday season
Trooper Thomas Carpenter, 31, was shot on Dec. 27, 1973, after he apparently was kidnapped by two men who’d been with a stopped car
A district attorney’s report reveals new details from the scene and background on the gunman’s mental state
Officer Jason Shuping had been with the force for a year
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The small city was a better place because of Officer Tyler Herndon, said Mount Holly’s police chief
Officer Tyler Herndon was responding to a break-in, police said
Officers from surrounding counties and states packed the streets of Charleston to attend the funeral
Officer Adam Zieminski was described as a “highly decorated officer who proudly served (the) community for 22 years”
Trooper Jennifer Czarnecki served for 20 years with the New York State Police
Sgt. Herschel Turner was a 22-year veteran of law enforcement
Officer Cassie Johnson died Thursday after she was taken off life support, officials said
Officer Cassie Johnson is “unable to sustain life” after she was shot in the head Tuesday, police said
Due to the weather and frigid temperatures, crews do not believe Tulalip Tribal Police Officer Charlie Cortez survived
Family, friends and colleagues attended funeral services Wednesday for Sgt. Sean Rios
The task force will work to ensure any officer who dies of COVID-19 in the line of duty is included on the memorial wall
Officer Travis Wallace was killed while attempting to arrest a wanted suspect
Deputy Daryl Shuey was a 26-year veteran of the agency
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