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.
Frank Ray, a retired New Mexico police officer and country music recording artist, sang the national anthem and performed poignant musical tributes
During National Police Week, Ray paid his respects to Sgt. James Stanwood Noyes, an officer whose story is marked by bravery and tragic loss
During National Police Week, we caught up with Frank Ray, who now serves as NLEOMF’s honorary Chief Ambassador and advocates for responders’ mental health
“Some parents may not realize that their kids are scared about whether or not they’re going to come back home,” singer-songwriter Tenley Moran said
Officers called out to the driver to ask if he could open his window; shortly after there was a series of loud bangs as the driver tried to bust through the window
BWC video shows the chaotic attack that killed one officer and wounded two others, as the only officer left standing was able to stop the heavily armed shooter
Maui Police Chief John Pelletier repeatedly urges “patience, prayers and perseverance” as teams carefully search the ashes in the community of Lahaina
The suspect choked, strangled and punched the sergeant multiple times in the head while attempting to disarm the officer
Sgt. Lind has made great progress in recovering from his injuries, including a cracked skull, while attempting to take a suspect into custody in October, the chief said
Officer Josh Rigney, who was ambushed at his home, said he’d go through all of the pain again if it meant he’d still be the only cop (or innocent bystander) injured
Officers from Louisville Metro Police Department, which is where the boy’s father had served, lined the sidewalks as Riley Cottongim walked into school
K-9 Woodson and Trooper Jeff Schrieber came upon the missing woman in a cornfield about three-quarters of a mile away from the crash site
Once deputies were able to stop a pursuit with the suspect, they discovered the teen was previously identified as a human trafficking victim in South Carolina
‘Surrounded by love': Friends, community remember Kan. police officer killed in shooting at QuikTrip
Officer Jonah Oswald, 29, leaves behind a wife and two young children; he is the first Fairway police officer to be killed in the line of duty
Officer Bill Sapolu’s final act of service was “donating his organs to save the lives of others,” his family said
Officers Tyler Hawes and Andrew Dotas were wounded when a man opened fire on them from his car, about 15 to 20 feet away from the officers
Jonah Oswald, 29, was a four-year sworn member of the Fairway Police Department
The officer was grazed by the shot but continued to hold down the suspect
Keonte Evans is the oldest of six children and takes an active role in helping his single mother with his siblings
Deputy Constant caught up to the runaway vessel by matching its speed inside the curve, allowing Deputy Fernandes to leap aboard and take control
Easley Police Officer Matthew Hare died as he was helping a man who was experiencing a mental health crisis off the train tracks
Ivy Jurgensen credits the SRO with helping save her life, inspiring her to later become an SRO
“I am proud of the vigilant and quick response of MPD officers who mitigated a potential mass shooting situation,” Chief Davis said in a statement
Deputy Marshal Barry Giglio served with the Ville Platte Marshal’s Office for 10 years and previously served with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for 15 years
The officers shot the suspect after he attempted to enter a Jewish school with a gun and fired shots after he couldn’t get into the building
“Had it not been for the quick and decisive actions by police, this crash could have had a very different outcome,” Police Chief Christopher Cook said
Lt. Michael Woods began his career with Newberry PD in 2003, rising through the ranks and was promoted to lieutenant in 2017
Sgt. William Cherry had served with the Macon County Sheriff’s Office for five years and in law enforcement for more than 10 years
Alejandro Martinez, 27, had dedicated his life to public service, joining the Army National Guard and later applying to become a deputy sheriff
Police Weekend 2023, hosted by the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum, has a slate of special events and activities honoring law enforcement
What started as a chance encounter with four deputies in August 2016, blossomed into a nationwide mission to thank police, one donut at a time
The suspect held a knife to the girl’s throat inside a busy shopping district; The officer discharged his firearm, striking the suspect and saving the girl
Officer Nickolas Wilt has been hospitalized since April 10 after he was shot in the head by a bank employee; he had been on the job for just 10 days
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