Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
During National Police Week, we caught up with Frank Ray, who now serves as NLEOMF’s honorary Chief Ambassador and advocates for responders’ mental health
Experience the finale of the Police Unity Tour through Police1’s live coverage as riders reached the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Since its inception in 1997, the Police Unity Tour has donated more than $33 million to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
Delaware State Police Corporal Dennis Francis Kelly was paralyzed when a helicopter flipped on its side during a practice landing; he had served with DSP for seven years
The North Las Vegas PD officer was able to return fire after being shot multiple times, fatally shooting the suspect
While officers and law enforcement supporters have embraced the image as a source of pride, others see the blue line flag as a banner of defiance
“Every single day, our Border Patrol agents put themselves in harm’s way so that Americans and our homeland are safe and secure,” said Benjamine Huffman, acting DHS secretary
Brazoria County Deputy Jesus Vargas can be seen approaching the suspect vehicle’s passenger door just as it cracks open
Navasota PD Sgt. Mark Butler crashed his patrol vehicle into a fleeing suspect who was speeding the wrong way down a highway
Brazoria County Deputy Jesus Vargas, working with a U.S. Marshals task force, was fatally shot while serving a warrant for a repeat offender
Burnsville Officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand and Firefighter-Paramedic Adam Finseth were ambushed during a domestic disturbance
Memphis PD Officer Charles H. Cathey, a 37-year veteran of the department, was found unresponsive and taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead
Riverside County Deputy Timothy Corlew, assigned to the Jurupa Valley station, was riding in the left lane of the freeway when his motorcycle collided with another car
“Lt. Mark Meadows was a treasured member of our Irondale family for over 30 years,’' Irondale Mayor James Stewart said
The report states that 147 officers lost their lives while serving in 2024, up from 118 in 2023; traffic-related fatalities saw the largest increase, rising by 48%
New York State Police Investigator John Carey died Oct. 24, 2024 at the age of 65; he served with the agency for 32 years
Sgt. Victor Ortiz also faces a charge of vehicular homicide in the death of Newark Traffic Control Officer Jairo Rodriguez, 53
After commissioning a leadership reorganization and helping the SDPD through a line of duty death, Chief Scott Wahl turns to address pursuit policy changes and immigration enforcement
Trooper Clay M. Carns, who was attempting to clear debris from the roadway when he was hit by a vehicle, is survived by his wife and two children
Officer Michael Horan was responding to a report of a man with a gun inside a Food Lion store when he was fatally shot
Those whose lives were spared by the move include those convicted in the killings of police and military officers and the killings of guards or prisoners in federal facilities
“Chief Wayne Byerley’s leadership, optimism, and unwavering dedication to our community will leave a lasting legacy in Signal Hill,” Mayor Keir Jones said
Sgt. Elio Diaz worked with the man for more than an hour to help renew his insurance and avoid towing his truck when the man pulled out a rifle and shot Diaz multiple times
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Cpl. Elio Diaz was conducting a traffic stop when the subject of the stop reached into his truck cab, grabbed a rifle and fatally shot Diaz
Sgt. Rick Finley was working part-time with Selmer PD and full-time with the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office when he was attacked and fatally shot by a suspect
Officer Colton Pulsipher, 29, who was known as a “great family man,” leaves behind a wife and three kids
Officer Jairo Rodriguez, 53, joined the Newark Department of Public Safety as a traffic cop in 2022; after being struck, he was rushed to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries
“Sergeant [Jacob] Wolterbeek was a respected member of the Biddeford Police Department,” Chief JoAnne Fisk stated
San Antonio PD Officer William Kasberg was headed to a training session and was gathering his belongings when his gun fired in the parking lot, fatally wounding him
Terell Police Officer Jacob Candanoza, 28, called for backup after being shot by the suspect; he was taken to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries
Charlie Allsup, whose sister attends the same daycare as Deputy Ignacio “Dan” Diaz’s son, was moved to help give the family one less thing to worry about
"[Sgt. Jeremy Cole’s] kindness, professionalism and unwavering commitment to our community will never be forgotten,” the Endicott College Police Department stated
Detective Allan Reddins was killed when responding to a call involving a person armed with a gun who was seen leaving a bank
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