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.
Officer Thomas Decker was murdered on November 29, 2012, and the residents of Cold Spring, Minnesota want to make sure his sacrifice is never forgotten
The Violently Injured Police Officer’s Organization is working to secure the benefits officers deserve and need to support their families
Read about pair of unconventional rookies, a gut-wrenching loss and more from this week’s news
Officer Randy Isaacs, 41, was remembered as charismatic and outgoing
Sgt. Richard Lopez, 51, was a 14-year veteran of the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office
Intense bodycam video shows a patrol boat dodging kayakers and tubers as officers rush to help a young girl
The brothers wanted to honor Officer John Painter, who died alongside Campus Safety Officer J.J. Jefferson in February
Deputy David Bazylak was honored with a life-saving award
Unfortunately, the two officers were unable to save the mother. “There’s guilt and remorse,” said Officer Cody McCarthy
Officer Matthew Bodwell, an experienced mariner and an assistant harbormaster, was credited with saving five lives
The nine officers are being honored more than 117 years later
A disturbing attack in Vermont, an officer reflects on the Surfside tragedy and more from this week’s news
Deputy Austin Derek Aldridge, 25, was responding to a domestic violence call
It’s an assignment that has stuck with Officer Adrian Gonzalez to this day
The officer jumped in the back seat and directed his impromptu chauffeur to the suspect
Deputy J’Mar Abel, 24, was assisting with a pursuit when he lost control of his car, police said
“They were trying to help me,” said Diana Flores in a tearful interview
Sgt. Matt Karges is a fourth-generation officer whose family has served at the same department consecutively and with each new generation simultaneously
The gunman had a prior conviction that previously would have led to a harsher sentence
The cause of death for Sgt. Sean Free has not yet been determined
The combine was wider than the lane and partially across the center line, investigators said
Cpl. Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana were fatally shot while investigating a possible stabbing
Read about a hero cop’s recovery, a community in mourning and more from this week’s news
Trooper Jaret Doty realized he had something in common with the driver and her passenger
Trooper Toni Schuck is credited with sacrificing herself to protect runners and pedestrians during a road race
The officers were investigating a possible stabbing at the motel
The number of felonious deaths increased from the previous year
A retired police officer put pen to paper to offer a glimpse into the realities of policing
Officer Colin Ledbetter nearly bled to death. Now, he wants to help others
Officer Christopher Fariello, 34, was remembered as a committed public servant
Deputy Glenn Hilliard, 41, was shot during a foot pursuit with the suspect
The department described Det. Justin Terry’s death as a tragic accident
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