Police Heroes
Police heroes come in many forms. On the Police Heroes topic page, we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the mission to protect their communities.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund will hold a variety of events – including many that are open to the public – from Sept. 27-29
The agency provides resources for officers’ physical, mental, financial and spiritual health — and recently received the Destination Zero Award for its comprehensive program
After enduring 13 hours in the World Trade Center rubble, Will Jimeno’s story of survival and Dominick Pezzulo’s ultimate sacrifice led LAPD officer Joe Cirrito into law enforcement
“I want to share my experience to help others if they’ve gone through something similar or to prepare them if they haven’t,” Ogle County Sheriff’s Lt. Jason Ketter said
Unicoi Deputy Jonathan Williams performed CPR on the man for 44 minutes, resuscitating him; the man’s sister is running the fundraiser to help Williams recover from the destruction
“His dream was becoming an officer and now he is,” Jose Flores Sr. said of his son, Jose
I could find a job that would pay better in the corporate world, so why do I remain a cop?
After the officers couldn’t get ahead of the car in time to deploy spike strips, Trooper Zach Gruver used his cruiser to stop the vehicle before it reached a T intersection
DJ Daniel, inspired by his family’s interaction with law enforcement during recovery efforts after Hurricane Harvey, aims to join 1,000 agencies by his 13th birthday
Patients watched from their windows as heroes and villains battled it out during Dell Children’s Medical Center’s “Super Hero Day”
“I commend Deputy Miron for putting herself in harm’s way to help a citizen in need and protect other drivers...” Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said
Motor Carrier Officer Daniel Kerstetter was taken off of life support after being struck and severely wounded while conducting a traffic stop
Vidor PD Officers Michael Stephenson and Ashton Moss were the first to arrive at the scene where they broke a window AC unit away from a window to free the children
We bring you a collection of social posts from agencies across the country celebrating their exceptional women in uniform
Among the recipients of the mortgage payouts are the families of NYC DOC Capt. Gennaro “Jerry” Cariello, CO Jonathan Latta, and FDNY Firefighter Robert Welsh III
“Everyone calls my dad a hero, but I always knew that,” NYPD Detective Joseph Vigiano recounted
San Francisco police Sgt. Joelle Harrell was credited for her heroics as she kept pressure on 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall’s wounds until EMS arrived
S.C. deputy who escaped war-torn community as a child raises funds to send to home village in Africa
Master Deputy Thomas Browne fled from Liberia’s Civil War in 1989 at the age of six; now, he is raising money to send supplies to his village of Sehwein, Liberia
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
“We’re right here, buddy...You’re safe now,” Fond du Lac deputies can be heard saying on body camera video
For the nearly 3,000 victims, we owe it to their memory to ensure their stories are not forgotten
Kiara Badalamente, daughter of retired NYPD officer Joe Badalamente, reflects on how her work with 9/11 survivors has profoundly shaped her outlook on life and resilience
From coast to coast, these September 11 memorials stand as solemn reminders of the courage, sacrifice and enduring spirit that emerged in the wake of tragedy
Seeing the brave first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, showed me what I wanted to be when I grew up
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
“If there is an emergency, we’re going to go,” Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Zack Ervin said
San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest; Sgt. Joelle Harrell applied pressure to his wounds and helped him remain calm until EMS arrived
Officer Phylicia Carson leaves behind her husband and six children
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