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.
Poet Michael Marks pens a moving tribute to the men and women of law enforcement
Do you have a leader within your department that’s capable of turning your team into an elite unit? Try looking in the mirror
The ambush killings of Officers Anthony Wallace and Matthew Tokuoka gave recruits a sobering introduction to the reality of sacrifice in policing
Phoenix officers’ body camera video shows the officer using a halligan to rescue the man
Ferguson Police officials stated that Officer Travis “TJ” Brown “has made remarkable strides” as doctors began to wean him off of sedation
It’s not unusual for officers to have prior military experience — and that’s evident by our roundup of departments acknowledging their dedication and service
The Golden officers were responding to a crash while pulled off to the side of the road when the other driver struck their cruiser, forcing it under a vehicle from the initial crash
Officer Enrique Martinez was fatally shot when a passenger in the stopped vehicle grabbed a handgun and fired at him before kicking the driver out of the car and fleeing
The Hillsborough County deputies credit their training and resilience as they work through the challenges of recovery and rehabilitation
The 26-year-old Chicago officer was just shy of three years of service in the department
Former NYPD Sgt. Lino Minetto rushed a child to a hospital after her leg was crushed by a vehicle; 26 years later, her brother, Officer Xavier Duran, says Minetto is his inspiration
San Bernardino County Deputy Michael Castaneda was driving home when he noticed a SUV stuck on the tracks; bystander video shows him pulling the child to safety
The Fresno sergeant reportedly told colleagues that he was glad he was wounded rather than his officers
In his nearly 30-year career, Officer Chuck Cobb made his first lifesaving rescue, pulling a woman who had a seizure from a submerged car after her 12-year-old son’s desperate plea for help
“He goes, ‘Am I going to die from this?’ I said, ‘Look at me. I know you don’t know me, but I need you to trust me, it’s not your time,” Sgt. Joelle Harrell recalled
Now more than ever, police officers need to see their work recognized and appreciated
On October 17, 2023, a Texas Ranger Sergeant brought justice to the killers of Lt. Milton Resendez, earning the Medal of Valor for his heroic actions
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“I’m proud of you that you’re acknowledging how you feel and you need help. This is how we get the help,” Colorado Springs Officer Craig Johnson said
Trooper Corey Thompson, 28, served with the Illinois State Police for nearly five years and was assigned to the Special Operations Group Fatal Four team
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The man, who was having a mental health crisis, had leapt from a ledge onto the tracks 25 feet below, severely injuring himself; officers pulled him off the tracks just in time
Over the past five decades, women have contributed to every aspect of the CHP, from motorcycle units to investigative roles and leadership positions
“I want to share my experience to help others if they’ve gone through something similar or to prepare them if they haven’t,” Ogle County Sheriff’s Lt. Jason Ketter said
Unicoi Deputy Jonathan Williams performed CPR on the man for 44 minutes, resuscitating him; the man’s sister is running the fundraiser to help Williams recover from the destruction
“His dream was becoming an officer and now he is,” Jose Flores Sr. said of his son, Jose
I could find a job that would pay better in the corporate world, so why do I remain a cop?
After the officers couldn’t get ahead of the car in time to deploy spike strips, Trooper Zach Gruver used his cruiser to stop the vehicle before it reached a T intersection
DJ Daniel, inspired by his family’s interaction with law enforcement during recovery efforts after Hurricane Harvey, aims to join 1,000 agencies by his 13th birthday
Patients watched from their windows as heroes and villains battled it out during Dell Children’s Medical Center’s “Super Hero Day”
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund will hold a variety of events – including many that are open to the public – from Sept. 27-29
The agency provides resources for officers’ physical, mental, financial and spiritual health — and recently received the Destination Zero Award for its comprehensive program
“I commend Deputy Miron for putting herself in harm’s way to help a citizen in need and protect other drivers...” Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said
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