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.
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
Cierra McCartney’s tribute to her late husband inspires nationwide movement to show appreciation for police, one cup of coffee at a time
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”
The fallen deputy was a 20-year veteran of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Sidnee Carter, 22, had just completed field training
The deputy was on patrol when he discovered the kitten, placing her inside his vehicle as weather conditions began to deteriorate
“There have been many valuable gifts given in honor of Seara. However, none, and I mean none, are more valuable than this,” said Lieutenant Donnie Benedict
Dubbed “Norfolk’s finest,” officers Sean Gilley and Anthony Marquez were catapulted to internet fame after a Facebook photo of the pair went viral
Stephan Cannon killed David Dorn as he tried to stop a pawn shop from being looted during protests in 2020
“That poor turkey though, oh, I feel so bad for it. I feel so bad for it. It’s probably hurt,” the homeowner said in the video
Video shows one of the bystanders jump into the air and administer a flying kick to the suspect’s head to stop him from fleeing
“Once the water got high on the sliding glass doors and she reported that it was at her belly button, then I knew it was go time”
Whether it be for a little stress relief from the job or a life-long passion, officers are picking up the microphone for their chance at stardom
Capt. Terry Arnold, a school resource officer at Cook High School, suffered a fatal heart attack after intervening with two fighting students
Officers were on patrol when they heard a loud noise and discovered a car crashed into a burning building
An image circulated on social media of Mayor Steve Adler with closed eyelids and his head tucked down during the one-hour service
The shooter did extensive research on earlier killers to learn their methods and mistakes to shape his own plans
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Deputy Blane Lane was “the epitome of what American law enforcement is about”
“These officers made the ultimate sacrifice, and our city made a pledge to them and their families to never forget.”
LE social media showcases the rescues, emergency assistance and resources happening across Florida in the wake of the deadly hurricane
Make-A-Wish recipient Khalil is ‘obsessed’ with law enforcement according to his mom
Austin Cops 4 Charities has already raised $15,000 for the family of Officer Anthony Martin
“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t scared. It didn’t hinder anyone on my team’s actions. We did what we had to do.”
Authorities have confirmed at least one storm death in Florida, but a Fla. sheriff says the death toll could be “in the hundreds”
Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers used a helicopter to reach the vehicle
The fundraiser was in support of Officer Jon Rodriguez, with a goal of raising $50,000 for a life-changing surgery he is set to undergo due to the accident
The $25M would help Michigan State Police buy bullet-resistant windows and doors to help prevent officer injuries and deaths
Washington State Patrol Trooper Dean Atkinson was rammed by a vehicle and then shot
Master Police Officer Tyrell Owens-Riley was a member of the Columbia Police Department for more than 7 years
The 30 search warrants released this week describe videos that caught the final moments of Deputy Ned Byrd’s life
The officer was assisting another individual when he noticed there was only one car seat in a vehicle that several young kids exited with their mother
Marcus Applefield, 26, wanted to become a sheriff’s deputy after suffering a life-altering injury
Officer Thadeu Holloway suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of the shooting