Police Week 2011: Candlelight Vigil

The 2011 candlelight vigil during National Police Week in Washington, D.C., drew up to 20,000 officers, police survivors, dignitaries, and other law enforcement supporters to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial for the reading of 316 names added to the wall this year. The vigil is organized by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF).

May 15, 2011

The 2011 candlelight vigil during National Police Week in Washington, D.C., drew up to 20,000 officers, police survivors, dignitaries, and other law enforcement supporters to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial for the reading of 316 names added to the wall this year. The vigil is organized by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF).

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Kansas Deputy Fatally Shot Responding to Illegal Fireworks Call

The mortally wounded deputy opened fire on the suspect and hit him multiple times. The suspect died at the scene.

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Officer Kendall Corder was transported to a local hospital for treatment and he died from his wounds Sunday. He served with the Milwaukee PD for six years.

Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder died Sunday in a local hospital. He was shot last week.

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Two Milwaukee officers remained hospitalized Friday morning after being shot Thursday night while responding to the report of an armed man firing shots.

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A Nebraska State Patrol vehicle was hit while parked Monday night. The trooper was injured.

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The video shows the officer retreating and the suspect advancing toward him with the knife held low.

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Southern California Officers Rescue Baby from 110-Degree Car

The officers were responding to a call from the public about the “baby in distress,” the department said.

Corona, California, police officers rescued a baby who was locked into a 110-degree car.

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HPD says the collision “caused the sergeant to become pinned inside the driver’s door of the suspect’s vehicle.”

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Florida Officers Rescue “Distraught” Woman Who Climbed Over Bridge Rail

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Deputy Dalton Swanger responded to a 911 call about a shooting around 10:15 p.m. Saturday. The suspect was at the scene and reportedly struck Deputy Swanger with a rock or brick causing grave injury.

Knox County, Tennessee, Sheriff's Deputy Dalton Swanger was critically injured Saturday.

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Sergeant Shiou Deng served with the LAPD for 26 years, the department said.

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