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.
In this fictionalized account of the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting, author Allyn Goodrich, a Las Vegas SWAT officer, chronicles the lives of those affected — and the inspiring ways first responders stood in the gap to sacrifice for others
An officer shares candid advice on grief, resilience and supporting fellow officers through unthinkable moments
Deputy Swartz overcame life-threatening injuries, including the amputation of his left leg, to return to work and prove that resilience can turn even the toughest challenges into inspiring victories
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies found and rescued the 14-year-old after he wandered away from a group on a camping trip
The Honor Roll organization arranges group bike rides for retired LEOs as well as friends and family of fallen officers to raise money and show support
Deputy Brandon Cunningham, 30, had been with the Paulding County Sheriff’s office for just over four years and was the father of two
“George [Labonte] knew firsthand how scary it was for him to deal with cancer and imagined it had to be even worse for kids,” the department posted on Facebook
“It’s going to be expensive, but Kantor is my pack ... my family,” Warren Police Officer Nick Hofer said. “I’ll do whatever it takes”
“Walking this little boy to school, holding his hand, the smile on his face, I hope he always knows we are family,” Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said
The woman had suffered a seizure before driving into the water; video shows her 12-year-old son approaching a West Orange Police Department officer for help
With 24 years in policing, Isabel McDonald brings the compassion, dedication and empathy of a former funeral service director to her role as a K-9 officer and peer support advocate
McDonald explains a typical day as a K-9 officer for the Seaport Operations Bureau, what her K-9, Bentley, is responsible for while on duty and how her role has evolved over her 24-year career
Volusia County Sheriff’s Deputy Wes Brough found the child clinging to a floating log and brought him out to safety
“We are fortunate to have had [Thomas Michael Boone] in our presence, both as a law enforcement officer and as our friend,” the town of Marshall stated
Lake County Deputy Bradley Link was killed in an ambush shooting that wounded two other deputies as they tried to reach him after responding to a disturbance at a home
Memphis Police Officer Demetrice Johnson graduated from the academy in March and “exemplified the highest standards of courage and dedication,” the department said
“Thank you all for what you’ve done for me. It means a lot,” said Deputy Lucas Watts, who was shot in the head during a traffic stop in 2023 and named Deputy of The Year in 2024
“We know [Officer Mohamed Said] was with us when those bikes were presented to the family because that’s what he would have done,” MSP Second District stated
Dayton police officer Byron Branch lost his leg in the line of duty in December 2016 when a SUV spun out of control, hitting his patrol car
Smith served with the Camden Police Department until he retired at 93, marking the end of a career spanning 65 years
Senior Cpl. Segus Jolivette served as a SWAT negotiator with the Lafayette Police Department; he leaves behind his wife and five daughters
The award highlights agency-level achievements in areas of officer safety and wellness, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund says
Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said recently graduated from the academy and was described as “an officer who put his heart and soul into this job”
A father and daughter reflect on their shared experiences as children of police officers
Country singer Gary Allan is giving away a VIP concert experience to honor fallen Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell
While it is not an easy time to be a police officer in America, there are many reasons why you stay in law enforcement
“You don’t often hear about everything a police officer does in the course of their shift, but I do, and this is an example of the Miami Township Way,” PD Chief Mike Mills said
Cleveland Police Officer Jamieson Ritter, 27, had just been named Officer of the Month five days before he was shot and killed
“I switched her collar, and it was like Abby knew she was home for good,” the Indianapolis Police Department officer said
Discover how the National Police Athletic League (PAL) is building trust between officers and young people, fostering positive relationships and providing life skills
How Detective Mario Oliveira survived near-fatal injuries aided by the reassuring words of a kind nurse
An officer positioned his cruiser between the mama moose and the floatplane to allow another officer and a man to rescue the calf
In 2018, Columbus Officer Anthony Sebastiano sprinted toward a suicidal juvenile to stop her from jumping off a bridge, saving her life
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