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Wife of Slain CA Officer Slams Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris for Death Penalty Decision

Asked whether she regrets not speaking to the family before announcing the death penalty would not be sought, Harris said, "I did not ask for permission to make my decision."

April 10, 2019

(Video) Police Suicide: Widow of Officer Discusses Day of His Death

Melissa Swailes—whose husband, Officer David Swailes of the LAPD, died by suicide in February 2016—discusses the day of David's death.

March 22, 2019

Melissa Swailes talks about her husband's PTSD, the circumstances of his death, and some of the events that led up to his dying by suicide.

Fallen SC Officer's Son Gets Tattoo to Honor Father

Rashad got his father's likeness tattoed on his upper arm. It shows his father in his dress uniform.

March 21, 2019

Rashad Carraway honored his fallen father, Florence, SC, police Sgt. Terrence Carraway, with a tribute in ink. Sgt. Carraway was killed last October when he came to the aid of Florence County Sheriff's deputies who were ambushed while serving a warrant. (Photo: Rashad Carraway)

Milwaukee-Area Bakery Donates Day's Proceeds to Family of Slain Officer

Throughout the day, Jen kept busy working around the clock to take orders and bake the goods all herself. Even when the baked goods ran out, Jen stayed open taking orders for pick-up with all the proceeds going to the Rittner family.

February 13, 2019

Jennifer Clark, the owner of Jen’s Sweet Treats in Cudahy, WI, takes an order for baked goods. Clark donated 100% of all proceeds Tuesday to the family of slain Milwaukee officer Matthew Rittner. (Photo: CBS58 screen shot)

Daughter of Slain Pennsylvania Trooper Takes U.S. Army Oath of Service

The 22-year-old daughter of a Pennsylvania state trooper who was killed in the line of duty nearly a decade ago is following in her father's footsteps, taking the U.S. Army Oath of Service beside her father's grave over the weekend.

December 4, 2018

Husband of Slain Nebraska Officer Donates Horse to Department's Mounted Unit

Hector Orozco—the husband of slain Omaha Police Officer Kerrie Orozco—has donated the family's horse to the Omaha Police Department's Mounted Patrol Unit.

November 30, 2018

Hector Orozco—the husband of slain Omaha Police Officer Kerrie Orozco—has donated the family's horse to the Omaha Police Department's Mounted Patrol Unit. Image courtesy of Omaha PD / Facebook.

Suspect's Family Pens Facebook Letter to Widow of Utah Officer He Reportedly Murdered

The family of Felix Calata, the man who police say ran over South Salt Lake officer David Romrell Saturday, has posted an open letter on Facebook to Romrell's widow.

November 28, 2018

South Salt Lake officer David Romrell was killed Saturday when he was intentionally struck with a vehicle, police say. (Photo: South Salt Lake PD)

Wife of Slain Officer Removed from Appeal Hearing for Cop Killer Mumia Abu-Jamal

During a hearing to determine whether or not to extend the appeal hearing of Mumia Abu-Jamal in the fatal 1981 shooting of Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner, Maureen Faulkner—the officer's widow—rose to her feet to sternly address the judge.

October 30, 2018

Mother of Slain Virginia Officer Tells Cop Killer: "You Killed Me, Too"

“Ronald Hamilton, you not only killed my daughter,” said Sharon Guindon, addressing the former Pentagon information technology specialist. “You killed me, too.”

October 10, 2018

Officer Ashley Guindon was shot and killed on her first day on the job. She was assisting other officers on a domestic violence call. (Photo: Prince William County PD)

Widow of Fallen Officer Writes Letter to Nike Over Kaepernick Ad

"This man has thrown his support behind divisive anti-police groups, and donated money directly to a fugitive from justice who escaped prison after killing a police officer. I question the judgment of anyone who would put someone this controversial and divisive at the head of an advertising campaign, but it isn't my company to run."

September 5, 2018

Law enforcement survivor Sherry Graham-Potter wrote an open letter to Nike telling the story of her loss and how she put on this hat and started running after her husband was killed in the line of duty in 2005. (Photo: Sherry Graham-Potter/Facebook)

NYPD Widows Join Union in Pressing to Keep Cop Killers in Jail

Dozens of widows of NYPD officers slain in the line of duty joined the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association in demanding that a loophole that lets cop killers back on the streets be fixed.

August 9, 2018

New Illinois Lottery Game to Fund Police Memorials, Support Families

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed a bill on Monday to create a new Illinois Lottery scratch-off game with the proceeds "funding police memorials, support for the families of officers killed or severely injured in the line of duty, and protective vest replacements for officers.

July 31, 2018

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed a bill on Monday to create a new Illinois Lottery scratch-off game with the proceeds 'funding police memorials, support for the families of officers killed or severely injured in the line of duty, and protective vest replacements for officers. Image courtesy of Governor Bruce Rauner / Facebook.

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