Tag: Families of Officers: Page 4

Investigations

Video: NYPD Offers Record Reward to Crack Cold Case Murder of Officer

The NYPD is offering a record $111,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the man who shot and killed off-duty Brooklyn Officer Robert Bolden at Dunne's Bar & Grille in January 1971.

July 22, 2019

Patrol

Retiring Officer Gives Final Radio Call, "Handing the Torch" to his Son

An officer with the Vermillion (OH) Police Department made his final radio call Monday morning and in his prepared remarks "handed the family torch over to Unit 450," his son.

July 3, 2019

Patrol

Video: Michigan Teen Invites Police Department to Graduation Party

As 18-year-old Micah Schieber began planning his party to celebrate his graduation from Midland High School in Michigan he asked his mother if he could invite officers from his local police department to attend. On the day of the party, 18 officers arrived in cars running the lights atop their patrol vehicles.

June 27, 2019

Patrol

Virginia Officer Proposes to Girlfriend at His Academy Graduation

An officer with the Richmond (VA) Police Department surprised his now-fiancé with a wedding proposal during his police academy graduation ceremony.

June 24, 2019

Patrol

Family Seeks Prayers for Beaten TX Officer Still in Coma

The daughter of officer William 'Bill' McKeon, Jr., 59, took to Facebook Sunday evening mentioning that he was in a coma and asked for prayers for the severely injured officer.

June 5, 2019

Patrol

Video: Retiring Officer Gets Emotional Send-Off from Family in Final 10-7 Call

An officer with the Winslow (AZ) Police Department received a wonderful final reception from his three sons during his final 10-7 radio call on Friday.

June 5, 2019

Patrol

Massachusetts Agency Has Baby Boom

Four officers with the Mansfield (MA) Police Department have welcomed new babies into their families since December.

June 4, 2019

Patrol

Video: Trump Praises Courage of Fallen at Police Week Ceremony

Trump closed out his speech, saying: "Your loved ones were the finest and the bravest. They did not run. They did not hide. They answered the call."

May 15, 2019

Patrol

AL Officer Hit by Patrol Vehicle During Foot Pursuit Faces Long Rehab

Officer Simeon Beeson has a fracture of the vertebrae near the base of his neck. In addition, "He had a few rib fractures, cracked ribs, crushed ankle...."

May 3, 2019

Patrol

Ohio Man Arrested for Shooting Off-Duty Officer and Son While Hunting

According to WCPO-TV, 52-year-old Daniel Brockmann and his 15-year-old son were shot with buckshot or birdshot. They were transported to a nearby hospital where they were treated and released.

April 23, 2019

Patrol

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

Patrol

Virginia Officer Wants Mattel to Bring Back Police Barbie Doll

Virginia Beach homicide detective Angela Murphy wanted to get a crime-fighting Barbie doll for her 6-year-old daughter, but discovered that the toy company no longer makes this version of the iconic toy.

April 16, 2019