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.
In previous years, the Harper Toy Drive has donated more than 1,000 toys to children receiving cancer treatment at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
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
The Lafayette PD uses technology like video game engines to train on consequence management, drones in the sky and a digital coaching platform
“My first thought was … just to try to get some sort of breath into him, just try to stabilize him until EMS comes,” Officer Carson Yates said
Lt. Joseph Fix credits his time in the military as an Army Ranger and police SWAT training for his ability to remain calm and focused
The officer quickly began chest compressions and then back thrusts on the baby girl before EMS arrived, causing her to breathe again
Army vet Victoria Watson taught high school science for 10 years before she decided she wanted to make a career change into policing
The man told officers he didn’t own any other clothes to replace those he had outgrown
The woman moved her car in the path of incoming gunfire to shield the already wounded cops; she then assisted one cop by pressing a towel to his wound to stop the bleeding
Gregory Horne, Sr., 57, had served with the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office for over seven years
Magic is part of an equine therapy group called Gentle Carousel, which organizes visits for veterans and first responders experiencing traumatic events
Authorities said Sgt. Daniel Kammerzell’s passing did not involve any suspicious or criminal circumstance
“Mike would be so humbled and thrilled that his name is still being used to help people, because that’s what he did the whole life.”
Ntumba Lusamba, who came to America after spending 11 years in a refugee camp, was recently sworn into the Fargo Police Department
Ivan Morales assisted in rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center following the terrorist attacks
After finding the man not breathing inside a home, the officer is seen administering Narcan and performing chest compressions
The officers, who spent close to 90 minutes talking to the man, had just gone through training for this type of situation
After pulling the man from the water, the deputy left that scene to respond to a rollover, where he put out a small fire in one of the vehicles
Officer Logan Kendall Medlock, 26, who died after his cruiser was T-boned by an alleged drunk driver, leaves behind his wife and 5-year-old son
“The war on our law enforcement officers has to stop,” said the community member who planned the tribute for Officer Truong Thai
While the officers were removing the driver, they saw multiple firearms and ammunition inside the fully engulfed vehicle
Today – and every day – we thank you for your continued dedication, commitment and sacrifice
El Monte Police Chief Ben Lowry’s death hit hard a department still processing the loss of two of its officers who were slain during a shootout in June
Officer Jesse Madsen died last year after veering into a car that was traveling on the wrong side of the road, saving other drivers in its path
Ronnie Gay was a retired master trooper and best known for his famous scene in “Smokey and the Bandit”
More than 30 girls received hands-on instruction and learned how to use equipment that police and fire use every day
Bodycam shows the upside-down car’s windows were underwater as the officer and driver worked on opposite sides to get people out
“It’s important to show that this brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement are there, no matter from where we come from,” said a Colorado officer
Agent Jorge Arias was shot in the chest during a role-playing scenario by another officer who mistook his training pistol for his handgun
In 2000, the officer found a 6-week-old baby in a drug den and got her to safety, inspiring her to become a woman in blue
The program allows youth to interact with officers to increase cultural awareness and receive guidance on career prep and responsible decision-making
Both parents spoke recently about the opportunity to share their passion for serving others with their sons
Officer Steve Nothem was sitting in his patrol car on the scene of a DUI investigation when his vehicle was struck by a passing driver
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