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.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer Jeffrey Stagg, 67, a beat cop, hostage-crisis negotiator and “Taps” bugler, began his policing career in 1977 after serving in the Air Force
Shot nine times while patrolling alone in a remote location, Young shares the survival lessons of his brutal attack
Kingsville officer Sherman Benys Jr. was shot while responding to a domestic disturbance
The little guy was found malnourished, but without injuries
A community and school library will now “honor his memory for generations to come”
Dashcam video captured the terrifying scene
Deputies sprang into action to save the 1-year-old girl
Staff Sgt. Jesse Sherrill, 44, had been with the State Police since 2002
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Stephen Evans, 44, served as a deputy and part-time police officer
Today – and every day – we thank you for your dedication, commitment and sacrifice as you protect and serve your communities
A police advocate challenges the public to speak out against the ongoing assault on the brave men and women who wear the badge
Dramatic video showed Officer Alyssa Vogel sprinting with the little girl in her arms
With a license plate that reads, “FALLEN,” the 2010 Scion now bears the names of 347 law enforcement officers
Trooper Ted Benda had been with the Iowa State Patrol since 2016
“He did have cool toys!” said New Zealand Police Constable Kurt
Sgt. Kory Newbold had served with the University of Utah Police Department since 2014
Deputy Marcus Dawson found the 3-year-old hiding under a blanket
Two boys, 9 and 11, hand out goodie bags to show their support for local first responders
Officers, family members and supporters gathered to recognize and honor 701 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty
How a Texas department enhanced officer traffic safety and accountability after two of its officers were struck and killed by passing vehicles
One person is in custody, police said
Sgt. Richard McMahan was preparing for his annual physical fitness test, officials said
Officer Ryan Hayworth, 23, was struck while investigating an earlier crash
Over two months after he was shot in the head, Officer Carlos Yanez left the facility to a round of applause
Video shows officers pulling the man out by his arms, just in time
Each officer’s name was read as a part of the ceremony and etched on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
The four-day bicycle ride from New Jersey to Washington, D.C. raises awareness – and funds for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund – for those who died in the line of duty
Sgt. Michael Rudd had been with the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office since 2013
“It created the perfect storm for this to happen,” said State Police Col. Lamar Davis
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