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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
This year, 345 names of fallen officers were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. A service remembers their sacrifice, and the sacrifice of the over 24,000 other officers on the memorial.
May 15, 2025
This year, 345 names of fallen officers were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. A service remembers their sacrifice, and the sacrifice of the over 24,000...
Rio Arriba County, NM, Sheriff's Office
Rio County Sheriff Billy Merrifield was found dead in his home, and Maj. Lorenzo Aguilar was unanimously appointed to serve out the remainder of Merrifield's term, which expires next year.
April 22, 2025
Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield was found dead in his home, and Maj. Lorenzo Aguilar was unanimously appointed to serve out the remainder of Merrifield's term, which...
Roanoke, VA, Police Departmen
Knox, one of six Roanoke police K-9s trained to apprehend suspects, was rushed to an emergency veterinarian's office after he was struck by a cruiser while pursuing a driver who fled on foot when his allegedly stolen vehicle broke down during a chase.
April 21, 2025
Knox, one of six Roanoke police K-9s trained to apprehend suspects, was struck by a cruiser while pursuing a driver who fled on foot when his allegedly stolen vehicle broke down...
South Fulton Lt. Helio Garcia was driving his cruiser when another driver veered into his lane and struck him, becoming the department's first officer to die in the line of duty.
April 16, 2025
South Fulton Police Lt. Helio Garcia was driving his cruiser when another driver veered into his lane and struck him, becoming the department's first officer to die in the line...
Seattle Police Department
Seattle Police Det. Bryan Van Brunt was an accomplished undercover investigator for the department, but the stress and trauma of juggling lies that could cost his life took their toll.
April 14, 2025
Seattle Police Det. Bryan Van Brunt was an accomplished undercover investigator for the department, but the stress and trauma of juggling lies that could cost his life took their...
Mikal Mahdi was sentenced to death after he ambushed and executed Orangeburg Department of Public Safety Capt. James Myers during a 2004 five-state crime spree that also left a gas station clerk dead.
April 14, 2025
Mikal Mahdi was sentenced to death after he ambushed and executed Orangeburg Department of Public Safety Capt. James Myers during a 2004 five-state crime spree that also left ...