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.
On October 17, 2023, a Texas Ranger Sergeant brought justice to the killers of Lt. Milton Resendez, earning the Medal of Valor for his heroic actions
A six-year push for the day of appreciation, inspired by heroism and tragedy, culminated in the designation of Oct. 28 to honor first responders
Tractor Supply is saluting emergency providers – and offering them key savings
“I’m proud of you that you’re acknowledging how you feel and you need help. This is how we get the help,” Colorado Springs Officer Craig Johnson said
Trooper Corey Thompson, 28, served with the Illinois State Police for nearly five years and was assigned to the Special Operations Group Fatal Four team
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The man, who was having a mental health crisis, had leapt from a ledge onto the tracks 25 feet below, severely injuring himself; officers pulled him off the tracks just in time
Over the past five decades, women have contributed to every aspect of the CHP, from motorcycle units to investigative roles and leadership positions
“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”
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
“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
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
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
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