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.
Border Patrol agent killed during traffic stop with migrant suspect in Vermont
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U.S. Border Patrol Agent Shot, Killed in Vt. near Canadian Border

Jan. 21, 2025
One suspect was dead and another was injured and taken into custody after a U.S. Border Patrol agent was fatally shot in the line of duty in Coventry.
Jefferson Parish, LA, Sheriff's Office
Macho, a Jefferson Parish, LA, Sheriff's Office K-9.
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La. Sheriff's Office K-9 Dies Trying to Nab Suspect on SWAT Call

Jan. 17, 2025
"It's heartbreaking for not only the handler and the family that had him but also our team members," said Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joseph Lopinto after the death of Macho, an ...
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The City of Irondale will shine blue lights for the next 30 days in honor of Lt. Mark Meadows, who was killed Jan. 6 when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic.
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Ala. City to Honor Fallen Police Officer with 30 Nights of Blue Lights

Jan. 17, 2025
Irondale's mayor is asking residents to join the city in a tribute to fallen Lt. Mark Meadows by burning a blue light on their porches or tying a blue ribbon on their mailboxes...
Navasota, TX, Police Department
Navasota, TX, Police Sgt. Mark Butler.
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Texas Police Officer Killed in Head-On Collision During Chase

Jan. 16, 2025
Navasota Police Sgt. Mark Butler is being called a hero after he crashed head-on into a fleeing Jeep, preventing it from hitting other vehicles.
Federal K-9 officer hospitalized after being shot by suspect accused of killing Brazoria Co
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U.S. Marshals K-9 Wounded Hunting Down Accused Killer of Texas Deputy

Jan. 16, 2025
Rocky, a U.S. Marshals Service K-9, located a gunman in a Houston dumpster after the suspect allegedly shot and killed Brazoria County Sheriff's Deputy Jesus Vargas.
Brazoria County, TX, Sheriff's Office
Brazoria County, TX, Sheriff's Deputy Jesus Vargas.
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Veteran Texas Deputy Killed while Executing Arrest Warrant

Jan. 16, 2025
Brazoria County Sheriff's Deputy Jesus Vargas, a 17-year law enforcement veteran, was shot after he and another officer approached a suspect at a strip mall in southwest Houston...
Memphis, TN, Police Department
Memphis, TN, Police Officer Charles H. Cathey.
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Tenn. Police Officer Dies of Suspected Medical Emergency

Jan. 14, 2025
Memphis Police Officer Charles H. Cathey, a veteran officer who served nearly 40 years with the department, was found unresponsive at an intersection and rushed to the hospital...
Riverside County, CA, Sheriff's Office
Riverside County, CA, Sheriff's Deputy Timothy Corlew.
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Calif. Sheriff's Motorcycle Deputy Killed in Collision with Car

Jan. 8, 2025
Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Timothy Corlew was traveling in Riverside when the motorcycle he was on collided with a sedan.
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The Ambassadors: Program Spotlights Group's Initiatives

Jan. 8, 2025
For the last several years, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has been using the Ambassador Program to shine a light on its initiatives.
Dallas Police Department
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Off-Duty Dallas Police Officer Killed in Motorcycle Crash

Jan. 8, 2025
Dallas Police Officer Gabriel Bixby, who had served with the department since 2018, was struck when a car turned in front of him in Hunt County.
New Jersey State Police
New Jersey State Police Maj. Jeffrey A. Burke.
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N.J. State Police Major Dies from 9/11-Related Cancer

Jan. 7, 2025
Maj. Jeffrey A. Burke, 51, served 26 years with the New Jersey State Police and worked in the agency's operations and investigations branches.
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2024 Law Enforcement Fatalities Report Reveals Law Enforcement Deaths Increased

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund releases 2024 year-end fatalities report depicting fatalities increased 25% over 2023.
Irondale, AL, Police Department
Irondale, AL, Police Lt. Mark Meadows.
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Veteran Ala. Police Officer Fatally Struck while Directing Traffic

Jan. 6, 2025
Irondale Police Lt. Mark Meadows, who served with the department for over 30 years, was putting out cones at an intersection when he was struck by an oncoming motorist.
Anne Snabes | The Detroit News | TNS
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison talks to the media at about an off-duty crash that killed Officer Cameron Richardson.
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Detroit Police Officer Driving Home Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash

Jan. 6, 2025
Detroit police are searching for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that killed Officer Cameron Richardson, an Army veteran who was driving home after finishing a shift.