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.
How Detective Mario Oliveira survived near-fatal injuries aided by the reassuring words of a kind nurse
Meet Alison Funaiock: Newport News Police Department’s trailblazing captain, former SWAT sniper and community advocate
Amid the backyard barbecues and price-slashing sales, thousands across the country are remembering their loved ones
Sheriff McMahill: “If we take care of our responders better than we ever have, they’re going to take care of this community better than they ever have”
Store owners subdued the man, who said he was hearing people in his head, until police arrived
“Even though the deer didn’t pause to say thank you, we’re sure it’s appreciative,” the department said
A 2021 incident turned into every officer’s worst nightmare when a suspect pulled a gun and opened fire on two deputies during a highway traffic stop
Capt. John Randolph was working in his role as an SRO during a high school football game when he tripped on debris and fell onto a wood pile
The group painted “The Rock,” a campus landmark, with a blue line flag and other positive messages for law enforcement
Deputy Shannon Eric “Shane” Lang Sr. is survived by his wife, five children and eight grandchildren
Manhattan Beach PD Officer Chad Swanson, who had served with the department for more than 13 years, was involved in multiple rescues at the 2017 Las Vegas shooting
In the “Tying it Together” podcast, William Armstrong, 24, opens up about how he overcame the trials in his life – thanks to an officer who now works for him
Investigators were able to identify a fingerprint from a ransom note allegedly left by the suspect, who was in a database from a 1999 DWI case
“I want make it clear that Officer Blakely is a hero. He lived as a hero and he died a hero,” Sheriff Tom Spangler said
The Lafayette PD uses technology like video game engines to train on consequence management, drones in the sky and a digital coaching platform
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
Deputy Jacob Eric Salrin, 23, was hired by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in 2022
“To make it worse, I think there’s a bee hive right here somewhere,” one of the officers says as he reaches to cut one of the ropes
Two officers, who transported the injured boy to a hospital in their cruiser, were recently honored with a Valor Award for their heroism
Each year, the NLEOMF presents awards to departments who are committed to increasing officer wellness and reducing line-of-duty deaths or injuries
“The only thing I saw was ... somebody needs to stop that truck — and I’m somebody,” said Officer Lukon
“I would just like to say thank you to this young woman, of course, and all the officers involved. I’m really grateful to be alive,” the man said
Officer Alec Iurato was given the Courage in Service award after shooting the gunman who shot him and killed two other officers in an ambush
Body camera footage shows flames engulfing the front porch as the officers run to the back door
Rui Jiang was armed with a loaded gun when he was arrested just minutes after churchgoers entered the building, according to police
NYPD officers scaled the bridge hundreds of feet above the water to talk the man down to safety
Chief Joseph Cecile recorded videos of himself to build trust with the suspect; the videos were texted to the suspect and hours later, the standoff was over
Officer Shawn Patterson, an Army veteran, is set to participate in the Legacies Alive Challenge as a tribute to his fallen friends, Sergeant Tyler Holtz and Specialist Ricardo Cerros, Jr.
Shortly after the suspect’s car was pinned by the pickup truck, he began to surrender but got stuck while climbing out of the window
The girl was unconscious and not breathing when officers arrived on the scene; they administered CPR and got the child to start to breathing on her own
A bystander said she saw the officer sprint out of his cruiser, rip off his vest and dive into the water to rescue two people
Officer Darrin McMichael worked with the Arlington Police Department for 24 years and with the motorcycle unit for 13
The driver, who had his head pushed through the car’s sun roof during the accident, was taken to the hospital
