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.
Our monthly roundup of cops doing good across the nation
At 18 years old, Tom Greven knew one thing: he wanted to become a police officer; at the time, he was a few years shy of the minimum age requirement, but he didn’t let that deter him
Read about one cop’s poignant reunion and another officer’s close call, as well as staffing solutions and more
Agent Ashley Ferris was hailed a hero for ending a deadly shooting rampage last month
Deputy Welton Locklear was remembered as a dedicated and well-respected employee
Police leaders said Officer Shane Bartek used training from the police academy when he tried to disarm a carjacker
Officer Shane Bartek was remembered as relentlessly positive, a loyal friend and the “life of the party”
Officers tried repeatedly to grab Tinsley but she ran out of reach each time, leading officers to the crash site
Trooper James Horton lost control of his vehicle, striking Trooper John Horton, police said
Officer Shane Bartek, 25, was ambushed and shot twice during a carjacking
Police Agent Ashley Ferris, who is expected to survive, was commended for her bravery
Our monthly roundup of cops doing good across the nation
Deputy Sean Riley was responding to a motorist assist on an interstate when he was shot and killed
Officer Paul Lee quickly recognized Schneider and said the actor was very appreciative of their help
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Trooper David Phan + a little Christmas miracle = one happy pup
A shooting spree across two cities left five people dead, including the gunman
After a rough few years for law enforcement families, hearing songs that exude pride for the profession is music to our ears
Officer Brian Pierce was killed in the line of duty in August
The police department returned the favor after a week of searching for their young admirer
“That 10 second period of not knowing is still really hard,” said Officer Brenna Hosey
Agent José Ferrer Pabón, 44, was struck just after finishing his shift
“Probably about 30 seconds after we got everybody out of the car, I remember looking behind me, and the car is completely submerged.”
Davyon Johnson used the Heimlich maneuver on a classmate who was choking at school and then helped a woman escape from a burning house later that day
Holley, a 39-year-old mother of four, joined the police department two years ago to make a difference
“The most stressful call in my career.”
Officer Mia Goodwin had just returned from maternity leave, Chief Jonny Jennings said in a news conference
The building was destroyed, but the officers’ quick thinking saved a man’s life
Officer Charles Bonar went above and beyond in the name of love
Without their help, the outcome could have been much worse, police said
Young McKenna Delarosa and her mom surprised Officer Jerrid Riley with “a heartwarming reunion,” police said
Officer Zachary Cottongim was trying to move an abandoned vehicle when he was hit, police said
As most of Springfield slept, one building full of residents was suddenly awoken in a panic
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