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
It took about three hours to scour 15 to 20 panels, or roughly half of the exhibit
Death’s immediate effects could be seen by anyone walking through the detective bureau
2 years after gunning down Officers Eric Kelly, Stephen Mayhle, and Paul Sciullo II, the killer was sentenced to death
Honor the fallen by investing in your training, your preparation and your wellness
Curtis Ayers, 28, is accused of killing Kansas City Detective Brad Lancaster
Detective Brad Lancaster was a U.S. Air Force veteran who had served two tours of duty overseas
Police say the shooter fled in the detective’s car, then carjacked a vehicle with two children inside
Danny Ledezma Martinez shot Officer Travis Murphy to death in 2010
Officer Michael Johnson was a 14-year veteran and the 12th officer killed in the line of duty in the department’s history
The innovator’s interest in smart-gun technology stemmed from a rise in police being killed with their own firearm
With the new names, the total number of officers and civilians memorialized now stands at 882
Firefighters found the two officers unconscious
Anthony ‘T.J.’ Freeman, 29, died at a hospital after the wreck
That effort is backed by the nation’s largest police union
The community was thankful for the celebrity’s visit
Responding Officer Ashley Guindon, working her first shift, died after the man opened fire
Other officers chased the teen for nearly a mile over 10 minutes before cornering him on a trail
The 28 pages have been described as the ‘preliminary police report’
The money was intended for the family of State Trooper Chad Dermyer
Officer Kerrie Orozco was shot and killed while arresting a fugitive
The officers were touched by the server’s thoughtfulness
A jar was set up to collect funds for the family of fallen Virginia State Police Trooper Chad P. Dermyer
The officer failed to report to the station at the end of his shift and was not responding to calls
Agent Jose Daniel Barraza, 29, had finished his shift as a dog handler and was driving home
Steven M. Smith was a 27-year veteran and was the 54th Columbus officer to die in the line of duty since 1816
Harford County Sheriff’s deputies Patrick Dailey, 52, and Mark Logsdon, 43, were shot dead at a Panera Bread restaurant
Columbus police SWAT Officer Steven M. Smith had one final act of service
The responses may come as a surprise
The beam made its way across the country for firefighters and police
The family of trooper Chad P. Dermyer would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the nation
MOST POPULAR
- Fla. CBP officer killed in accidental shooting was conducting training exercise prior to death
- Texas man who killed cop during prison escape set to die
- 5 Dallas officers slain, deadliest day for police since 9/11
- 2 Va. college officers killed; suspect in custody
- Police: Fugitive shot, ran over Fla. officer