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.
Read about an off-duty CBP agent’s heroic actions, police pursuits in Washington state and more from this week’s news
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“Last night an angel was called home,” the department wrote on Facebook
Deputy Robert Adam Howard’s patrol vehicle appeared to be split in half due to the impact of the crash
A memorial address for Ohio LEOs – Detective Jorge Del Rio and Officer Kaia Grant – is a reminder of the ultimate sacrifices of our police heroes
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
EMS providers were ready at the shore, but as they transported the patient, she stopped breathing again and they had to stabilize her
Read about an officer who narrowly avoided getting shot in the head, boots on the ground police work and more from this week’s news
Cpl. Nick Tullier spent years undergoing treatment before dying of complications related to his injuries
Read about an unexpected police impersonator, a sheriff who was fined over an LODD and more from this week’s news
Cpl. Demetrius German poses in front of one of the largest thin blue line flags in the country
Symbols and ceremonies are important ways for us to remember fallen LEOs
Each cruiser is now outfitted with a floatation device named after Officer Manny Familia, who died trying to save a drowning boy
Officer David Evans was one of four officers who were shot and wounded in a 2003 shootout
“The officer being calm and telling us what to do made the difference,” said Travis Almond, one of several passersby who helped stop the bleeding
Deputy Nicholas Weist, 34, was killed while setting up spike strips
The deputy was setting up spike strips on the highway when he was struck by the suspect fleeing police
One citizen was a nurse on his way to work and fashioned a makeshift tourniquet
First responders traveled from miles around to honor the memory of Roy “Drew” Barr who was shot and killed in the line of duty
“This isn’t how his chapter is supposed to close,” said Deputy Lundberg, K-9 Haso’s owner
Officers sprang into action when a car plunged into the river, trapping a woman inside
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Read about one perfectly “matched” police couple, a sheriff who wants homeowners to shoot burglars and more from this week’s news
This married LAPD couple is the perfect match – in more ways than one
Police said the chopper may have hit power lines as it descended, but they don’t believe that’s what caused the crash
The resolution expresses condolences to the families of the officers who were killed in the line of duty in March
U.S. Justice Department recognizes deputy’s heroism and quick thinking
Deputy Jerry Critchelow was a 41-year law enforcement veteran and loved working with kids
Video shows flames stretching overhead as Deputy William Puzynski reaches for the 1-year-old
Umpire Jeff Brunner fell to the ground during the first inning of the game
Roy Andrew “Drew” Barr was responding to a domestic disturbance when the suspect opened fire and shot him
Delaware police officer John Kane had the night shift of his life last week
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