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 BlueBridge Alliance Program puts prepaid debit cards directly in the hands of officers to help people they encounter who are struggling
A retired sheriff addresses what the Thin Blue Line flag means to him and so many officers who wear or have worn the badge
Your nametag, department patch and badge are the most important aspects of your uniforms and represent much more than metal and fabric
Michael Hartwick was working traffic detail for road construction crews overnight at the time of the incident
During a traffic stop, the suspect darted from the vehicle and jumped into a pond at a nearby park to elude officers
Bonette Meeks, 29, was convicted in June of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm and resisting arrest
Investigator Mark Johns attempted to use his body as a shield to protect Deputy Bobby Swartz from gunfire in August
Footage shows a panic-stricken mother asking the recruits for help after failed attempts to remove her disabled son from a locked car
“I can tell by what he was saying … by him not jumping and continuing to talk to me … that he wanted to live,” the officer said
Alexis Hein-Nutz was a week shy from celebrating her 25th birthday; the suspect had a falsified green card and SS card
Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton died at a health facility surrounded by her family
During her 8-hour shift, Brittany Swetson will hear about a shooter, prowler and alligators — real and imagined
“It’s a tough time for everyone in your position, I’m here with you,” Trooper Kyle Kaelberer said
The couple pulled off the road to rest when heavy rain caused their vehicle to be overcome by rushing floodwater
“A major shout out to this young man for his courage,” the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said on social media
Police Weekend 2022, hosted by the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum, has a slate of special events and activities honoring law enforcement
The dramatic rescue was caught on body camera footage
The officer and suspect got into a physical struggle, but four people stopped to help
Officer Richard Houston was fatally shot in a supermarket parking lot while responding to a disturbance
Sgt. Nicholas Hunter joined the Parma Police Department in 1993; he received a promotion to sergeant in 2003
“Her actions underscore the unpredictability and potential danger every officer might encounter each day on the job,” Chief Ron Lawrence said
Officer Lloyd “Mike” Todd was shot in the head attempting to stop a van wanted in connection with an abduction
Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel has his sights set on beating a Guinness World Record
“He was always down to earth and there for not only his family, but the whole community,” said Jamey Rimshnick, Snug Harbor Little League Board of Directors
Sonny Thomas Almanza was arrested in connection with the shooting death of Officer Dillon Vakoff
“Chills,” the Jets wrote on Twitter as fans joined in with Officer Brianna Fernandez
The deputy’s drive was caught on dash camera footage, which shows intense flames and zero-visibility conditions
Police believe the motive behind the shooting stemmed from road rage, but the investigation is still ongoing
Deputies Jonathan Randall Koleski and Marshall Samual Ervin Jr. will be honored at separate services
Janelle Sanders joined the force in March 2000; she became captain in September 2021
Officer Dillon Michael Vakoff, 27, previously served six years in the U.S. Air Force before joining the Arvada Police Department in 2019
“The officers displayed extreme calm under the most difficult circumstances.”
Medical staff at the trooper school performed lifesaving measures, but Patrick Dupree could not be revived
