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
This could be the year we finally drop below 100 line-of-duty deaths — a goal many once believed was out of reach
PSOB releases statement underscoring the need to prove on-the-job exposure
Cmdr. Greg Carnicle was killed and two other officers were wounded as they responded to a domestic dispute
Trooper Nolan J. Sanders was killed when his patrol vehicle left the road and stuck a concrete culvert
While these criminal justice students may be in a small college, they go big when it comes to honoring America’s fallen heroes
Trooper Justin R. Schaffer was placing spike strips in the road when he was struck by a fleeing driver
Officer Bronelle Barrett Lee, a 22-year veteran, became unresponsive while on duty at the police station
Officer Kaia Grant was killed and another officer was injured
Bibb County Deputy Kenterrous Taylor struck a wall after losing control of his cruiser
Officer Christopher Walsh was killed as he responded to an active shooting at a Springfield convenience store
The man who fatally shot Cpl. James O’Connor has only been charged with the murder for which police sought to arrest him before the shooting that killed O’Connor
Cpl. James O’Connor, 46, was a 23-year veteran who served for the last 15 years on the SWAT team
Officer Brent Scrimshire was transported to a hospital where he died from his injuries
Cpl. Andrew Gillette died after he was shot in the chest as deputies tried to serve a detention order
Officer Kenneth Lester died from debilitating injuries sustained in a 1995 on-duty collision
Lt. Shirley Lanning died as a result of injuries sustained during a two-vehicle crash
Deputy Donna Richardson-Below was killed after a driver crossed the center line and struck her patrol vehicle
Line-of-duty deaths require thoughtful planning on how to use Facebook to announce the loss of life and share information
Police leaders owe it to their officers and support staff to be ready to lead through the tragedies well after the pipes play to honor our heroes
Preparation eases an agency’s response to an LODD, plus helps provide care for a fallen officer’s family and grieving members of the department
The Honor Chair project preserves the memory of fallen cops, firefighters
Officer McCollum was a U.S. Army veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star
Officer Katie Thyne was a one-year veteran of the Newport News Police Department
Agent Alfredo Niño died after being found unresponsive
The unidentified deputy died from injuries sustained after his vehicle left the roadway and hit a wood line
Officers Tiffany Enriquez and Kaulike Kalama were both described by family, friends as inspirational, loving and outgoing
The suspect is presumed dead inside a home that burned after he stabbed his landlord and fatally ambushed two LEOs
A man with a history of run-ins with police was facing eviction when he stabbed his landlord, killed two LEOs
Deputy Jarid Taylor died when his vehicle left the road and hit a tree
Multiple roadway LODDs in early 2020 are tragic reminders of the importance of time, distance and shielding to reduce hot zone risk
