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.
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Two NYPD officers who were ambushed and killed while responding to a call, as well as the rookie cop who took down the gunman, are among those who will be honored
A full calendar of events were held from May 10-16; here are scenes from this year’s commemorative events
During the service, a few stories of some of the fallen officers were highlighted
Sgt. Joshua Clouse, a U.S. Army veteran, is survived by his wife and two children
“In a final act of service above self, it was Deputy Harris’ wish to donate his organs so that others may live,” Sheriff Chad Bianco said
Officer Peter Sutera has created several initiatives including a summer fishing program, an online gaming program and a comfort dog program
The reunion happened nearly two weeks after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Master Deputy Daniel “Red” delivered baby Lexela on Highway 60 in Plant City
“Heavenly Father, keep our officers safe, keep our students safe, let us make the decisions we need to make,” an officer says as he drives to Richneck Elementary School
Law enforcement officers, family members and supporters gather each year to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice
Officers used their rescue glide to get under the horse
Marietta Officer Austin Martin spoke to the woman for almost an hour and laced his fingers through the fence with hers until she was rescued
While each memorial is unique to its department and location, they all have one thing in common: to honor officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice
Officials do not know why Officer Kimberly Sickafoose’s cruiser went into the Mobile River but say there is no evidence of foul play
A Cameron officer was wounded and transported to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries
Cierra McCartney’s tribute to her late husband inspires nationwide movement to show appreciation for police, one cup of coffee at a time
Sallisaw officers were the “last line of defense” before the suspect’s vehicle would have entered the area, causing potential “massive casualties”
During a conversation about field sobriety tests, Jeremiah Johnson was “evasive,” drew a handgun and shot St. Croix County Deputy Kaitie Leising
Police responded to ShotSpotter calls about 1:45 a.m. and found the officer, shortly after she had left the station
For the families of the fallen, “their biggest fear is that their officer will be forgotten and we keep that promise that they never will”
For the third time in his career, Deputy Daniel “Red” Jones helped a woman deliver her baby on the side of Highway 60
“I could never take my brother’s place here at Oklahoma Christian. But if I can make an impact on just a few of these kids’ lives, I can’t think of a better way to honor Jeremy’s memory”
‘I was thinking there was a good chance he might need help because I didn’t see his car,’ said Villanova senior Phil Sandor
Officer Troy Patterson was off-duty when a 15-year-old shot him after demanding $20
The K-9 officer was named in honor of deputies Isaiah Cordero and Darnell Calhoun, who were both killed within a two-week span
The officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the 84-year-old driver did not pull over
Video shows Noble County Deputy Jerry Weber en route to save a choking driver before the call was even dispatched
Hancock County deputies picked up and delivered groceries after seeing a new resident traveling to a store on scooter
Thousands attended the memorial service for Deputy Josh Owen, who was killed on his birthday during a domestic call
“I just see myself as a regular trooper,” said Sgt. Chad McCoy about the praise he has received for crashing into a wrong-way driver
The three-minute video shows an officer approaching a man who had one foot over the railing of a bridge
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