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North Carolina Department "Overwhelmed" by Community Support Following LODD

Officer Sheldon was shot and later died Saturday night after he pulled over 28-year-old Michael Aldana during a traffic stop.

May 6, 2019

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The First Line Behind the Front Line: Effects of a Line-of-Duty Death on Spouses

Being in relationship or married to a police officer makes you the first line of support. When spouses accept this role they know it comes with some sacrifices, but what they often don't realize is their well-being may not be considered by friends, family members, or even the agency.

April 17, 2019

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Legally Blind Man Helps Texas Officers Apprehend Armed Suspect

Officers Matthew Brazeal and David Woolbright had responded to a report of shots fired at a local bank. As the officers attempted to detain the subjects, a struggle ensued, and 57-year-old James Walker—who was leaving the bank with his service dog—leaped into the fray.

April 11, 2019

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Missouri Lawmaker Introduces Legislation to Prevent Officer Suicide

Senator Josh Hawley introduced a bill last week dubbed the "Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis Act" aimed at preventing police officer suicides.

April 9, 2019

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Picture This: World Traveler Honoring Police in Compelling Photo Collection

More than two years ago, Matt and Nikki Javit took a break from their careers to travel the world and along the way in their journey they captured the pride and honor of police officers in dozens of countries.

April 5, 2019

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Video: West Virginia Teen Donates Horse to Ohio Police Department's Mounted Unit

A 13-year-old donated his horse—named Sam—to the Columbus Division of Police in Ohio.

April 4, 2019

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Car Dealer Completes Payment of Fallen Illinois Deputy's Car Loan

A car dealership has volunteered to fully pay off the car loan of Deputy Jacob Keltner, who was murdered as he and other members of a regional fugitive task force attempted to serve an arrest warrant in early March.

April 2, 2019

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Video: Airline Attendant Serenades Mother of Slain Arizona Trooper

The flight attendant got on the public address system of the 737 aircraft and proceeded to sing Josh Groban's "You Raise Me Up" in honor of the fallen trooper.

April 1, 2019

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Gary Sinise Planning Concert to Honor California First Responders

A statement said the concert, which will be held at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, honors those who were lost in the recent Woolsey and Hill fires and the men and women who responded to the disasters as well as the professionals who responded to the Borderline Grill active shooting.

March 29, 2019

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Indiana K-9 Gets Body Armor Thanks to Kindness of Local Business Owner

The Shipshewana (IN) Police Department equips its officers—such as Officer Nick Byroad—with body armor, but did not have the resources available to do the same for Byroad's new K-9 partner, Yogi.

March 28, 2019

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Rapper Pitbull to Hold Benefit Concert for Wounded Florida Officer

The music artist known as Pitbull will hold a free concert to benefit badly wounded Orlando Police Officer Kevin Valencia and his family.

March 25, 2019

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Alabama Non-Profit Raising Money for Badly Injured Officer

An officer with the Birmingham (AL) Police Department who was badly injured when he was struck by a vehicle in November 2018 is getting some financial help from an Alabama non-profit called The Wounded Blue.

February 26, 2019