Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
During National Police Week, Ray paid his respects to Sgt. James Stanwood Noyes, an officer whose story is marked by bravery and tragic loss
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.
“It disheartens me that the cold-blooded killer of [an officer] can be released without serving the penalty our justice system handed down,” Milford Deputy Chief John Sanchioni said
Baldwin Park Officer Samuel Riveros was shot in the head as he ran to assist fellow responding officers; the suspected shooter has been charged with murder
Angleton Police Sgt. J.D. White was flown to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries
Hudson County Sheriff’s Officer Justin Rivera, 29, appears to have accidentally fallen from the administrative building while on duty, investigators said
Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros was wounded as an uncooperative suspect opened fire during a traffic stop; Ontiveros succumbed to his wounds six days later
Baldwin Park Police Officer Samuel Riveros died after he and the other officer responding to a call in a residential neighborhood were immediately fired on
The event was sponsored by the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund, which supports the families of NYPD and FDNY heroes killed in the line of duty
Morrow County Deputy Daniel Sherrer, 31, was killed shortly after arriving at the scene; he joined the department in 2021
The family of Alfredo “Freddy” Flores, a 22-year veteran of the department, said that the LASD failed to comply with orders by state regulators to inspect and clean the trailers
“[Deputy Nathaniel Ansay] never met a stranger and always had a huge smile on his face,” said Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye. “He told me often how much he loved being a deputy”
Jimmie K. Nelms and another man were sentenced to serve two life sentences for the aggravated kidnapping and murder of Trooper Conroy O’Brien following a traffic stop
Palm Beach County Deputy Ignacio Diaz, Cpl. Luis Paez and Deputy Ralph Waller were killed when an SUV struck their motorcycles while they were stopped on the roadside
This year’s honorees include 148 officers killed in the line of duty in 2024, along with 197 who died in previous years
The fallen Rayne Police Department officer has been identified as Lt. Allen “Noochie” Credeur, 49, who was shot and killed while police were searching for a stabbing suspect
Full tuition waivers to the state’s colleges would be available after six years of service; line of duty death benefits would increase from $25,000 to $100,000 under the bill
“This is absolutely outrageous, to fundraise off the assassination of a law enforcement officer,” said Jay McDonald, president of FOP Ohio
Deputy Larry Henderson recently retired from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office but coninued to work off-duty shifts; he previously served on the bomb squad and dive team
This could be the year we finally drop below 100 line-of-duty deaths — a goal many once believed was out of reach
The ambush killings of Officers Anthony Wallace and Matthew Tokuoka gave recruits a sobering introduction to the reality of sacrifice in policing
The memorial features the names of over 23,000 officers engraved on its curved marble walls
Events will be held in-person in our nation’s capital, but there are still plenty of ways you can virtually observe and participate
West York Patrolman Andrew W. Duarte was fatally struck by another officer’s gunfire as they shot and killed man who was holding a nurse hostage at gunpoint
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released an hour-long documentary about the incident, while the community gathered to hold a memorial stair climb
A second Columbia County deputy was shot in the face and severely wounded; at least one deputy was able to return fire during the incident
Dawson County Deputy Jessie Perez had served with the sheriff’s office for eight months; he also served with the volunteer fire department and as an EMT
The man shot Officer Justin Hare in his cruiser, then went to the driver’s side and waited until traffic passed to shoot him again
Officer Simmonds died nearly a year after he was injured in the Watertown gunfight, but the 2016 film “Patriots Day” left him out — sparking calls for a more accurate portrayal
The loss of K-9 Fury was a heartbreaking reminder that tragedy can strike without warning — and that every agency must be ready to lead through the aftermath
“Lt. [Helio] Garcia was a dedicated officer, a respected leader, and a friend to many within the South Fulton Police Department,” the department said in a social media post
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