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.
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Senior Deputy Thomas Browne, whose family fled Liberia during that country’s bloody civil war, works to give back
Our society cannot expect any reasonable person to put their life on the line without significant guarantees in terms of their compensation, benefits, personal liability and physical well-being
Despite his injuries, Trooper Daniel Harrell pursued the suspect and provided information that led to an arrest
A second officer was shot and is expected to survive
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“It took a lot of ache out of my heart,” said Officer Gary Wallace
An officer sprinted after the car as it turned into oncoming traffic
Greene County Sheriff Gene Fischer had served as sheriff since 2003
When Deputy Hall saw a spectator having trouble, he didn’t hesitate to offer a hand
Departments continue to prioritize those in need by providing free meals and gifts during the holidays
Deputy Frank Ramirez reportedly lost control while navigating a turn late at night
“Every cop’s dream is to be in the right place like this to stop a robbery,” the officer said
This Kansas police department worked some early holiday magic
Lt. John White, 97, is the last living member of “The Original Nine,” Georgia’s first sworn Black officers
K-9s Jax and Endo were shot while pursuing a carjacking suspect earlier this year
The car smashed through two houses and hit a tree before bursting into flames, investigators said
Law enforcement stepped up through acts of heroism – big and small – to create some good this year
An officer thought she was headed to the top cop’s office for an award. Instead, she left with a diamond ring
Born four days apart, Fire Chief Jeff Blanchard and Police Chief Walter Sweeney have been friends since middle school
Officer Michael Chandler, 29, also served as a volunteer firefighter
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability had recommended Officer Ella French be suspended for 3 days in a report completed before she was killed
Det. Michael Dion was the Chicopee Police Department’s longest serving officer
Sgt. Dominic Guida was remembered for his dedication and sense of humor
To date, 32% of the agency’s 5,600 employees have contracted the virus
Officers conducted a traffic stop and a subsequent investigation revealed the teenager had been reported missing by her parents days earlier
“Climb out the back,” one officer is heard telling the woman. “I need you to climb out the back.”
“We’ve got to get you out!” screams an officer, his arms pulling the man by his shirt. “You’ve got to help me help you!”
Officer Paramhans Desai, 38, leaves behind his wife and two children
Deputy Lena Marshall was shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call
The 5-mile stretch of Interstate 5 honors Natalie Corona, a 22-year-old officer who was killed in an ambush in 2019
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The RISE Awards aim to highlight the untold stories of heroes in public safety and community organizations
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