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.
After a rough few years for law enforcement families, hearing songs that exude pride for the profession is music to our ears
A police spouse asks the public to never forget the heroic acts officers perform every day
After 9/11, Dan Rowan, a 21-year FDNY veteran, moved from New York to Arizona to become a fourth-generation police officer – a change he says got him through some of his darkest days
The hiker was hoisted into the air after injuring herself in the Adirondacks
The deputies, who had battled swift currents, each received life-saving awards
Although the two officers never met, they “will forever be connected,” police said
Officer Eduardo Matute managed to catch the 1-month-old just in time
Few details were initially released in the death of Lt. John Stewart
After speaking with the driver, one deputy decided assistance was needed
A flustered senior citizen called for help after struggling with his bank account
Austin Bush, 21, was remembered as a dedicated and promising young officer
Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans, 22, had been on the street just two months
The three officers ran into the building, thick with smoke, before finding a man on the floor
“He looked at me and asked, ‘Are you Italian?’ And he says, ‘I’m a paisano too. You want to help out?’”
“As a pipe band, one of the most important things we do is help to bring closure after someone is killed in the line of duty.”
Investigator Dusty Wainscott was remembered for his work ethic and sense of humor
Officer Tim Mullen was remembered as an amazing police officer and a friend to many
The short film shares interviews from police officers and firefighters who were there that day
Keith Thornton Jr., a former police officer himself, was the calm voice that tragic night
Video shows the officer struggling through waist-high water to reach a stranded citizen
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Deputy Trey Copeland said he was feeling unwell after the pursuit and later died
The heartbreaking footage shows the officers doing everything they can in an impossible situation
Jason Raynor died August 17, 55 days after he was shot in the head
“We got you! We got you!” the officers can be heard shouting on their bodycam footage
Podcast hosts Jim Dudley, Chris Cebollero, Marc Bashoor and Rob Lawrence address how 9/11 affected all facets of public safety
Sgt. Brian Mohl had been with the agency since 1995
“Our mission is that nobody ever forgets. We’ll continue until we can’t do it anymore,” said Commander Kevin MacCormick
Cpl. Eric O’Neal’s quiet act of kindness didn’t go unnoticed
“Your love and support during this difficult time will be a treasure I carry with me for the rest of my life,” wrote Elizabeth French
Trooper James Monda’s funeral drew police from across the country, as well as Gov. Kathy Hochul
The 83 first responders are deploying to Baton Rouge where they will help search and evacuate homes
Officer Jason Raynor died on August 17, nearly two months after he was shot while on patrol
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