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The Redlands police union says Officer Seth Franklin’s melanoma came from years of sun exposure during patrols, yet the city denied his workers’ comp claim
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
“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
Officer Jaime Roman, 31, was hospitalized after being shot in the neck on June 22; he died “surrounded by family” on Sept. 10
“[Officer Jeremy Boykins] was not only a dedicated officer but also a beloved friend and colleague to many of us,” West Palm Beach Police Chief Frank Adderley said
The man was found to be driving under the influence when he struck a memorial honoring Trooper Thomas J. Hanratty, who was fatally struck by a vehicle on April 2, 1992
During the attack, 72 law enforcement officers perished and hundreds more succumbed to related illnesses in the years that followed
Officer Zane Coolidge and another officer were struck by gunfire while responding to a report of an attempted vehicle break-in
Hector Ramon Martinez-Ayala, 54, confessed in a text message to his brother of making “a big mistake” before fleeing the country
Under the newly enacted Valentine’s Law, fleeing a traffic stop and creating a risk of injury is now classified as a felony, carrying a sentence of at least one year in prison
Officer Mark Reynolds joined the State Transport Police in 2022 after a long career as a firefighter and professional truck driver
Harris County Deputy Constable Maher Husseini was fatally wounded when a man approached his car and fired several shots through the window
Officer Zachary Martinez was ejected from the car during the crash; he was so badly injured, the first officer who came upon him thought he was dead, police Chief Scott Wahl said
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