Honoring the Fallen

The Officer.com Honoring the Fallen channel is where we memorialize and recognize those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
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The latest episode talks about stats from the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund that show an over 50% drop in line-of-duty deaths in the first half of 2025. Plus, other police news and headlines.
July 11, 2025
The latest episode talks about stats from the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund that show an over 50% drop in line-of-duty deaths in the first half of 2025. Plus,...
Lexinton County, SC, Sheriff's Department
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is evaluating its K-9 training program after Sam, a 2-year-old Belgian Manolis, suffered a medical emergency during a session and died of a possible heat-related illness.
July 11, 2025
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is evaluating its K-9 training program after Sam, a 2-year-old Belgian malinois, suffered a medical emergency during a session and died...
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July 9, 2025
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund CEO Bill Alexander spoke to Officer.com about the 2025 Mid-Year Law Enforcement Officers Fatalities Report, which shows a 53% decrease...
Doña Ana County, NM, Sheriff's Office
Doña Ana County Sheriff's Deputy Antonio Aleman had been with the agency since April 2021, and he was remembered as
July 9, 2025
Doña Ana County Sheriff's Deputy Antonio Aleman had been with the agency since April 2021, and he was remembered as "a valuable asset to the Sheriff's Office."
Odelssa, TX, Police Department
Odessa Police Officer Bailey Martin and family members were on a trip to the Guadalupe River near Kerrville for the July 4 holiday when severe flash flooding struck the area.
July 8, 2025
Odessa Police Officer Bailey Martin and family members were on a trip to the Guadalupe River near Kerrville for the July 4 holiday when severe flash flooding struck the area.
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
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The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund releases the 2025 mid-year fatalities report depicting firearms fatalities as the leading cause of law enforcement deaths so...
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Connie Moyer, National President of Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), speaks during the 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13 in Washington, D.C.
July 7, 2025
Connie Moyer, the National President of Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), spoke of her struggle following her husband’s death eight years ago.
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Participants in Cops Cycling for Survivors will start from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield and travel 1,000 miles around the state over 13 days, encouraging the public to remember the service of fallen officers.
July 3, 2025
Participants in Cops Cycling for Survivors will start from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield and travel 1,000 miles around the state over 13 days.
California Highway Patrol
California Highway Patrol Officer Miguel Cano was transporting a detainee in Culver City with his partner when he apparently said he felt ill before losing consciousness and crashing into a tree.
July 2, 2025
California Highway Patrol Officer Miguel Cano was transporting a detainee in Culver City with his partner when he apparently said he felt ill before losing consciousness and crashing...
Darlington County, SC, Sheriff's Office
Darlington County, SC, Sheriff's Deputy Devin Mason.
July 1, 2025
Darlington County Sheriff's Deputy Devin Mason and another deputy were investigating a call about a wanted suspect when they were ambushed, leaving Mason and the accused gunman...
Cherokee County, NC, Sheriff's Office
Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputy Francisco Flattes was shot and killed after struggling with an inmate he was escorting to a doctor's appointment who gained control of Flattes' gun.
July 1, 2025
Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputy Francisco Flattes was shot and killed after struggling with an inmate he was escorting to a doctor's appointment who gained control of Flattes...
Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder was shot multiple times in the chest and arm when he and another officer faced gunfire from a suspect in an ambush during a domestic violence call.
June 30, 2025
Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder was shot multiple times in the chest and arm when he and another officer faced gunfire from a suspect in an ambush during a domestic violence...
Phillips County, KS, Sheriff's Office
Phillips County Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Gaede was attempting to handcuff a suspect during an illegal fireworks call in Phillipsburg when the man pulled a concealed handgun and opened fire.
June 29, 2025
Phillips County Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Gaede was attempting to handcuff a suspect during an illegal fireworks call in Phillipsburg when the man pulled a concealed handgun and...
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An act passed in 2023 in honor of fallen Huntsville Police Officer Billy Clardy III created a wiretapping program for state and local law enforcement to secretly monitor and record felony drug suspects.
June 23, 2025
An act passed in 2023 in honor of fallen Huntsville Police Officer Billy Clardy III created a wiretapping program for state and local law enforcement to secretly monitor and record...