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From mourner to officer: 5-year-old who honored Detective Terry Melancon follows in his footsteps

From mourner to officer: 5-year-old who honored Detective Terry Melancon follows in his footsteps

February 3, 2024

In 2005, the Baton Rouge community mourned the loss of Baton Rouge Police Detective Terry Melancon Jr., who was fatally shot in the line of duty at the age of […] Read More

Dedication and legacy: Brown County’s longest-serving officer retires after 40 years of service

Dedication and legacy: Brown County’s longest-serving officer retires after 40 years of service

January 17, 2024

In a heartfelt retirement ceremony on December 29, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office in Kansas bid farewell to their longest-serving officer, Senior Investigator Randy Linck, marking the end of an illustrious career […] Read More

Tampa Police Department officers pass the torch to next generation of officers in swearing-in ceremony

Tampa Police Department officers pass the torch to next generation of officers in swearing-in ceremony

December 11, 2023

The Tampa Police Department recently welcomed 29 new recruits in an emotional swearing-in ceremony, marking a significant milestone as the force is set to surpass 1,000 officers with an additional […] Read More

Charlotte bridge dedicated to first female casualty in Charlotte-Mecklenburg P.D. history

Charlotte bridge dedicated to first female casualty in Charlotte-Mecklenburg P.D. history

December 5, 2023

In a poignant ceremony on November 17, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) dedicated the W.T. Harris Bridge over Interstate 85 to fallen Officer Mia Goodwin, marking almost two years since […] Read More

Birmingham community mourns passing of its first Black police officer, Leroy Stover

Birmingham community mourns passing of its first Black police officer, Leroy Stover

November 19, 2023

The community of Birmingham, Alabama, is mourning the loss of Leroy Stover, the city’s first Black police officer, who passed away on November 2 at the age of 90. According […] Read More

Multigenerational family of police officers honored for their service by Denver Police Museum

Multigenerational family of police officers honored for their service by Denver Police Museum

May 27, 2023

The O’Neill family, whose members have proudly served on the Denver Police Department for 76 years, was honored by the Denver Police Museum during this year’s National Police Week. An […] Read More

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