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
A vehicle crossed a median and crashed into the officer and firefighters as they worked a wreck
The judge sentenced Heraclio Osorio-Arellanes after hearing tearful statements from the sisters of Brian Terry, the agent who was fatally shot
Paul Dunn, 50, was on his way to work when the crash occurred
Ryan Fortini was assigned to the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site
Officer Claude McCormick will be honored on the national memorial in Washington, D.C.
Officer Jackson Ryan Winkeler was shot while conducting a traffic stop near Florence Regional Airport
Officer Jerry Singleton died of natural causes
Sgt. George Moskowitz had served in law enforcement for over 35 years
Master Patrol Officer Spencer Bristol was hit by a vehicle while involved in a foot pursuit
Deputy Chris Dickerson died after being shot numerous times
The majority of officers died from firearms- and traffic-related incidents
Six officers were shot and killed in 2019, with a seventh officer killed in a car crash
Officer Jose Meza had served with his department for just over a year
Deputy Bryan Pfluger was responding to a burglary scene when he swerved to avoid hitting a car
Deputy Cooper Dyson was driving to assist other deputies who were fighting with a suspect
Sgt. Anthony Oglesby, Jr. was on patrol when his vehicle went off the road
K-9 Bulder was struck as a suspect opened fire on agents serving a warrant
Chief Deputy Bobby Wayne Jacobs collapsed a day after assisting at the scene of a barricaded subject
PFC Michael Latu was remembered for his work ethic, ‘genius level IQ’
Departments across Hudson County are taking shifts the day of Det. Joseph Seals’ funeral
Constable Raye Hawkins’ vehicle was struck head-on by two teenagers fleeing police in a stolen car
A Blue Alert has been issued for the man who fatally struck Sgt. Kaila Sullivan with his vehicle
Officer Stephen Carr was found dead inside his patrol vehicle, hailed as a ‘hero’
Sgt. Christopher Brewster was shot in the chest
The slain officer was the son of an officer killed in the line of duty in 1978
Officer Ken Foley served with the department for 29 years
Through the Destination Zero program, NLEOMF and DOJ help cops come together to encourage and support officer safety and wellness
Sheriff John Williams was shot and killed in the line of duty Saturday night
Officer Rasheen McClain was described as a gifted and professional leader
A second officer was shot in the leg and was reported in serious condition
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