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 an 80,000-pound fire truck crushed his leg — leading to a below-the-knee amputation — Denver Police Sergeant Justin Dodge refused to quit, proving what resilience and grit look like in SWAT
Lauder’s support of Revelen.ai’s ShotOptix is helping officers solve gun crimes in minutes with real-time ballistics intelligence — boosting clearance rates without expanding budgets
As the Twin Towers fell, Lt. Nicholas Bavaro raced toward the devastation — a moment that would change his life forever
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Marilyn Ozuna joined the department in 1994 after seeing an ad in a newspaper; now, two of her children are detectives, one is a patrol officer and one is in the police academy
Retired Officer Chad Millward, recognized for saving lives during the Atlas Fire, was piloting a REACH Air helicopter when it crashed on Highway 50 in Sacramento
“We learned today that Raghav’s dream was always to become a police officer,” said Sartell PD Chief Brandon Silgjord, adding that they gave the boy a badge at his hospital bed
The mobile unit, a former police bus nicknamed “Lucy,” has been retrofitted with three washers and three dryers
The service for Northern York County Regional Police detectives Cody Michael Becker, Mark Edward Baker and Isaiah Emenheiser was held more than a week after they were killed in an ambush
Cabarrus County Deputy Shawn Singleton stopped a woman for speeding and was met with attitude; but when he showed her kindness, she opened up and thanked him for his help
The loss of Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser has sparked an outpouring of support from a grieving but united community
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Senior Officer Alex Roberts served in HPD’s Solo Motorcycle Detail and was hit by another vehicle while on duty
Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser were killed when the suspect opened fire as they entered a residence
Northern York County Regional Police Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser were shot and killed as they entered the door of a residence
Oakley, a Staffordshire Terrier, raced through the smoke-filled home and sat right by his leash before Aurora PD officers led him to safety
Lee’s Summit Officer Jared Timbrook was shot in the left leg, left arm, the chest of his body armor and the shoulder and spent 6 to 8 weeks recovering at home before returning to light duty
Worcester PD Officer Emmanuel “Manny” Familia was 38 years old when he jumped in a pond at to save a group of teens; two of the teens were rescued, but Familia and one boy died
Grant Police Sgt. Don Morsaw was known to buy hot meals for suspects he arrested, help families with groceries and purchase gas cards for stopped motorists
We bring you a collection of social posts from agencies across the country celebrating their exceptional women in uniform
Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, who has joined over 1,300 LE agencies nationwide, took the oath at City Hall in full uniform with Mayor Adams
Alexandria Police Officer Whitney Buerger, once saved by an AED herself, delivered a shock that revived a man in cardiac arrest
Kansas City Officer Hunter Simoncic, 26, was deploying stop sticks when the driver swerved toward him in what the chief called an intentional act
New York State Police Sergeant Frederick W. Scheidt Jr., 67, retired on October 14, 2009, after 30 years of service
Lt. Donald Bossi was hit by a stolen motorcycle and “propelled” 45 feet from the impact on June 21
When a critical incident from the past comes back in a very personal way, it provides a reminder of why this work matters
After Mich. boy calls 911 to tell officers about his brother’s birthday, police join the celebration
Micah Porter, 4, dialed 911 and spoke to dispatchers; after he mentioned that his brother Mitch’s birthday was the next day, Farmington Hills PD joined the celebration
Using his own income, Savannah State University Officer Armani Phaire helps cover bills and expenses for residents to foster goodwill
Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada were fatally shot before backup arrived; after the officers were shot, bystanders persuaded the man to put down his weapon
The Maui Police Department reported that when officers arrived, they encountered an armed suspect who fired at them, striking Officer Suzanne O in the chest
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