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
Officer Rieper, who used to be a firefighter, said his instincts kicked in as soon as he arrived at the scene and the woman’s safety became his top priority
The mother confessed to officers that she had spoiled Elf on the Shelf for her son; to restore the boy’s spirit, the officers staged a traffic stop to “scold” her for moving the elf, thus allowing it to regain its powers
“I could hear his screams … my priority was to save this man. To get him out as soon as possible,” Officer Truong said
An attempt to burn a “possessed” 9-year-old boy alive came to an abrupt end when a Highlands County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot and killed one of the adults involved
Cpl. Carlos Brito was released Tuesday, just in time for the holidays; Brito and Deputy Manuel “Manny” Santos were both severely injured by a suspect who intentionally drove into them
Officer Daniel DiDato was 47 years old and had worked for the East Fishkill Police Department since 2005
Deputy Joshua Hamilton, 34, had been with the Preble County Sheriff’s Office since May 2022
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“It’s a good feeling knowing that she’s going to live and hopefully keep her leg,” Deputy Tiffany Kagle said
Deputy Jacob Cook drove his cruiser at more than 100 miles per hour to reach and save Alyra Jones
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Chief Christopher Bayard Cummings was helping to clear a beaver dam when the heart attack occurred; he had served in law enforcement for 29 years
The chaotic event killed officer Jake Wallin, 23, and wounded officers Andrew Dotas and Tyler Hawes; the only officer left standing, Zach Robinson, stopped the heavily armed shooter without hesitation
Deputy Christopher Hatcher survived the crash with minor injuries and was awarded a Medal of Valor for his actions
The teen was safely reunited with her mother, but that outcome required quick coordination between at least six law enforcement agencies in two states within 27 hours
“We couldn’t spend too much time negotiating and risk the safety of the child,” Lt. Jennifer Kohrell said. “The actions of the officer saved the child’s life”
Officers pursued the suspect until he crashed the stolen vehicle he was driving; then he opened fire at them
“You’re police, no matter how long you’ve been gone and I’ve been gone for some time,” Kenneth Dodson said
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Officer Peter Jerving, who died in February, and Officer Jimmy Nowak served together at the Milwaukee Police Department for four years
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The department will have recruiting tables set up at each of the team’s three December home games
“It’s a testament to the great work our law enforcement partners have done in thwarting what was obviously, to me and to us, a direct threat to the students of University Prep,” Chief Larry Scirotto said
One of the officers was stabbed in the area of his neck and chest, the other was slashed in the head before one of them shot the assailant
Sergeant Michael Moran was a Marine Corps veteran and had served the Cortez Police Department for 11 years
The troopers, identified as Michael Abbate and Alberto Felix, were both husbands and fathers
“Sgt. Ashley Harkins swiftly and skillfully climbed over the safety fence, putting herself in a perilous position on the narrow ledge above the chilly, flowing river,” State Police wrote in a statement
“Bane did a wonderful job working for us. I cannot explain enough how much Bane did for this community,” said Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter
“You have to take what you have within your training and your plans and improvise — kind of call an audible and put it to work,” said Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia
Lt. Thomas Kelly and another officer were shot while executing a search warrant in 2010
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