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 second officer was shot in the leg and was reported in serious condition
Deputy Stephen Reece was remembered as ‘one of the most amazing people’ in his department
Deputy Makeem Brooks was remembered for his love of his job, eager and proactive attitude
It’s been 30 years since 43 of us crossed the stage and started our careers in the San Antonio Police Department – sadly, not all of us are here to celebrate that anniversary
Chief Michael Knapp had a long career serving in law enforcement at national and local levels
Christopher Berak, 24, faces life in prison without parole
A deputy from a neighboring county who was a ride-along passenger was injured in the incident
Irving Fenner Jr. was sentenced to life in prison without parole in the 2016 shooting death of Officer Tim Brackeen
Jake Allmendinger died after being pinned under his patrol vehicle
Captain Albert Torres had served on the Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department for 40 years
The trooper had worked for Indiana State Police for four years
Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Jones and Police Chief Danny Krumnow were helping a motorist when another car hydroplaned and slid into them
The FBI is investigating the Sunday death of Agent Robert Hotten
Brian Mulkeen was praised for compassion, integrity during funeral service
Officer Diego Moreno was struck and killed while laying out spike strips
Sandeep Dhaliwal’s funeral was attended by LEOs, officials from across the country
Earlier this month, a judge handed down life sentences with all but 30 years suspended to another 17-year-old and a 19-year-old
Investigators previously suggested Brian Mulkeen was fatally shot by the suspect he was grappling with
The officer was shot three times as he grappled on the ground with an armed suspect
Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal was the first member of the Sikh community to join the sheriff’s office
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Tracy Vickers’ patrol car “unexpectedly” drove into a truck
The lawsuits accuse the county of failing to properly train dispatchers, not warning officers that errors happened and not ensuring the 911 mapping system was accurate
Chris Hulsey suffered a fatal “medical incident” after a confrontation with a suspect
The wounded officer is expected to survive
The teens were not present when the LEO was killed, but they were charged under the state’s felony murder rule
Multiple officers have passed away in recent months due to health complications that were a direct result of responding to the 9/11 terrorist attacks
Deputy Sheriff Jose Luis Blancarte was directing traffic at a fire scene and fell ill
People holding American flags crossed their hearts as the procession passed
Carlos Cammon, 35, died Friday night after succumbing to his injuries
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