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.
From a very early age, Boston Police Officer Dennis “D.J.” Simmonds wanted to be a hero
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
Stranded in a flood and swept off her feet, this Tennessee trooper showed what true service looks like — even after the rescue
Volusia County Sheriff’s Deputy Wes Brough found the child clinging to a floating log and brought him out to safety
“We are fortunate to have had [Thomas Michael Boone] in our presence, both as a law enforcement officer and as our friend,” the town of Marshall stated
Lake County Deputy Bradley Link was killed in an ambush shooting that wounded two other deputies as they tried to reach him after responding to a disturbance at a home
Memphis Police Officer Demetrice Johnson graduated from the academy in March and “exemplified the highest standards of courage and dedication,” the department said
“Thank you all for what you’ve done for me. It means a lot,” said Deputy Lucas Watts, who was shot in the head during a traffic stop in 2023 and named Deputy of The Year in 2024
“We know [Officer Mohamed Said] was with us when those bikes were presented to the family because that’s what he would have done,” MSP Second District stated
Dayton police officer Byron Branch lost his leg in the line of duty in December 2016 when a SUV spun out of control, hitting his patrol car
Smith served with the Camden Police Department until he retired at 93, marking the end of a career spanning 65 years
Senior Cpl. Segus Jolivette served as a SWAT negotiator with the Lafayette Police Department; he leaves behind his wife and five daughters
The award highlights agency-level achievements in areas of officer safety and wellness, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund says
Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said recently graduated from the academy and was described as “an officer who put his heart and soul into this job”
A father and daughter reflect on their shared experiences as children of police officers
Country singer Gary Allan is giving away a VIP concert experience to honor fallen Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell
While it is not an easy time to be a police officer in America, there are many reasons why you stay in law enforcement
“You don’t often hear about everything a police officer does in the course of their shift, but I do, and this is an example of the Miami Township Way,” PD Chief Mike Mills said
Cleveland Police Officer Jamieson Ritter, 27, had just been named Officer of the Month five days before he was shot and killed
“I switched her collar, and it was like Abby knew she was home for good,” the Indianapolis Police Department officer said
Discover how the National Police Athletic League (PAL) is building trust between officers and young people, fostering positive relationships and providing life skills
How Detective Mario Oliveira survived near-fatal injuries aided by the reassuring words of a kind nurse
An officer positioned his cruiser between the mama moose and the floatplane to allow another officer and a man to rescue the calf
In 2018, Columbus Officer Anthony Sebastiano sprinted toward a suicidal juvenile to stop her from jumping off a bridge, saving her life
Officer Anthony Varvaro, a former MLB pitcher, retired from baseball in 2016 to serve with the Port Authority Police Department; he was killed on his way to work in 2022
Detective Ryan So served with Scottsdale PD for 9 years and ended his watch as a member of the Special Assignments Unit
Funaiock discusses her role as a police captain, how SWAT prepared her for leadership and her vision for women’s roles and promotion in law enforcement
Meet Alison Funaiock: Newport News Police Department’s trailblazing captain, former SWAT sniper and community advocate
More than 200 hundred kids and their parents had a chance to learn how to fish while having positive interactions with Wisconsin law enforcement officers
A retired LEO and his son travel across the nation delivering heartfelt “Thank You from America” plaques to those who serve and protect
Officer Armando Dominguez of the Summit Police Department has been awarded the 2024 Floyd Ledbetter National School Resource Officer
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