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.
Departments continue to prioritize those in need by providing free meals and gifts during the holidays
Law enforcement stepped up through acts of heroism – big and small – to create some good this year
Today – and every day – we thank you for your dedication, commitment and sacrifice as you protect and serve your communities
Officer Mark Afanasev was in the right place at the right time to help two victims out of a burning vehicle
After Julianna’s father died in 2018, local law enforcement promised to lend their support
Noel Greany is on a quest to remember the fallen and comfort the living
Video shows Officer Mark Conklin sprinting toward the house, which is almost entirely engulfed by flames
Det. Richard Jupinka was in the right place at the right time
Officers have since arrested the man who was seen ripping the scooter from the boy’s hands
Officer Danny Leon was credited with ending a deadly shooting spree that hurt two EMTs and a firefighter
COVID-19 infections all but doubled the losses, while “struck by” fatalities are up 138% over similar deaths in 2020
Merrick Loyd lived out his dream last week – with a uniform to match
“It’s the best I could do with what I had,” said Officer Ronald Kennedy
A cop, an EMT and two corrections officers – one of whom is also a firefighter – were on the right road at the right time
Officers in Missouri found the car unlocked and were able to reunite Zeke with a family member
Sgt. Josh Bartlett served as the commander of the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office tactical unit
A pair of Phoenix police officers on a meal break at their usual diner immediately noticed something was wrong
Traffic fatalities are on the rise and COVID-19 continues to be the leading cause of duty deaths
Det. Greg Ferency was remembered as reliable, outgoing and an eager mentor to young cops
Officer Miguel “Mick” Rael was described as committed and passionate about the health of everyone at his school
The officer was seen giving two thumbs up as he left the hospital, a few weeks after being shot in the line of duty
The officer was identified as William Earl Collins Jr.
Using ropes, the team lowered a rescuer about 30 feet down the cliff to a man who was stranded on a ledge
Since 1992, the Long Island Police Appreciation Run has raised funds for law enforcement officers and their families
The country’s first emergency services cycling club completed its inaugural charity ride in June, crossing 300 miles of English countryside
Although the man’s heart-breaking story turned out to be false, police said they were happy to have acted in good faith
A crash victim is expected to survive thanks to the actions of one officer
Each time Shawna Cash was arrested, she ended up being released from jail, partly because of coronavirus precautions to reduce jail populations
Lt. Arthur Fremer and Lt. Christine Fremer served for 31 and 32 years, respectively
Mary Giedeman screamed for help as loud as she could, over and over. An off-duty cop, five houses down, heard her
Friends, family and coworkers described Beesley as a man who embodied joy and believed in the importance of silliness
Firefighters, police officers and others working 12-hour shifts at the site have been plied with everything from pizza and energy drinks to deep-fried Oreos
Our monthly roundup of cops doing good across the nation
