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.
City of Doral Police Officer Kelsey Lopez lends a helping hand
See how law enforcement stepped up through acts of heroism to create some good this past year
An honor guard bagpiper pens a moving poem in memory of all our fallen brothers and sisters
The man had driven into the pond after experiencing a medical emergency
“In plain terms, it’s very simple. My two deputies were ambushed this evening and killed,” Sheriff Craig Owens said
Deputy Toya Adams worked her way from the jail kitchen to a sheriff’s deputy
C.J. Warner, now 21, told Sheriff Leroy Ravenell he always wanted to become a police officer – and he kept that promise a decade later
Deputy Michael Hutton, who was shot three times last year on duty, said he never thinks twice about what he needs “to do to protect other people”
Seara Burton has been in critical condition since she was shot in the head during an Aug. 10 traffic stop
Deputy Ned Byrd, who had responded to an earlier domestic incident, was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds outside his unmarked SUV last month
During one incident, Jacob Schrader transported an unconscious 1-year-old to the hospital himself, simultaneously performing CPR and driving
Both mother and child were reported in good condition after the unconventional delivery
Donna Brown’s books aim to create a positive perception of law enforcement and highlight the heroism of our nation’s officers
Officer Seara Burton’s injuries were “unrecoverable” after being shot in the head last month
A veteran LEO reminds a young officer to always remember those responders who remained constant, controlled and calm in the midst of chaos
Officer Nick Ferara said it was the first time he ever saved a life
“I don’t believe that’s a political statement,” Rep. Kevin Miller, a former state Highway Patrol trooper, said
Officials didn’t identify the man who intervened but quoted him as saying the suspect “saw my weapon and he went from predator to prey”
A photo shows Port Authority Police Officer Christopher Amoroso saving a woman before re-entering the World Trade Center
“We don’t know if it was road rage. We don’t know if it has something to do with him being law enforcement,” Sgt. Dennis Wolfford said
After the men’s boat engine died, they had to abandon the vessel
Tense moments were captured on camera as the woman threatened to jump off the overpass
Deputy Eddy Luna was serving a warrant at the time of the 2020 shooting
Sheriff Chris Swanson was in the passenger seat giving directions and encouragement
Constable Deborah Martinez-Garibay was serving the notice with an apartment manager when the suspect opened fire
The suspect had carjacked two different vehicles before stealing the truck
Rankin County Sheriff’s deputies also helped move more than 40 residents out of a flooded nursing home
Police officials said the helicopter went down after it hit a power line
“I can tell you with 100% confidence he was planning on killing any law enforcement that came to his house,” Chief Wade Gourley said
Officer Ivan Lopez was driving home when a pickup truck sped through a stop sign and hit his police vehicle
The December 2021 incident shows the suspect in a police vest walking toward Agent Ashley Ferris, who was later shot in the abdomen before fatally wounding the suspect
Both deputies were transported to the University of Oklahoma Medical Center, where Sgt. Bobby Swartz died; the other deputy is in stable condition
“We are honored by the Chargers’ support of America’s wounded officers,” Lt. Randy Sutton, founder of The Wounded Blue, said
