Blue Lives Lost

January 6

Number of police officers killed in line of duty hits level not seen in 80 years

U.S. law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty plummeted to historic lows in 2025, reaching levels not seen since the World War II era, according to new data.

December 29

Delaware trooper’s final act of heroism highlighted as Tunnel to Towers rallies support for his young family

Delaware state trooper killed in heroic sacrifice gets new hope as charity pledges to pay off mortgage for his widow and baby daughter left behind.

October 23

California police officer struck and killed by car while stopping to help driver

La Mesa Police Officer Lauren Craven, 25, was killed while helping at a crash scene on Interstate 8 Monday night, along with De'Veonte Morris, 19.

September 5

Teen's medical invention saves lives in seconds

Revolutionary TRAUMAGEL gel controls life-threatening bleeding from gunshot wounds and traumatic injuries, helping first responders prevent prehospital deaths.

August 19

Utah police officers killed during domestic disturbance response were husbands, fathers: 'Definitely heroes'

Tremonton-Garland Police Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada were killed in a shooting while responding to a domestic disturbance call.

July 30

NYPD commissioner steps up with ‘sea of blue’ after cop, 3 others killed in office attack

The death of NYPD officer Didarul Islam in a workplace shooting has reopened wounds for law enforcement families nationwide, officials say.

July 27

Kansas deputy fatally shot by suspect barricaded in house: sheriff

A 34-year-old Kansas deputy was shot and killed by a suspect who barricaded himself in a home, with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation now investigating.

May 17, 2023

Murdered Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston laid to rest

Police Officer Areanah Preston was laid to rest at Trinity United Church of Christ. Preston was shot and killed earlier by four teens on a crime spree.

May 19, 2022

Ohio HOA orders veteran dad of slain police officer to remove Thin Blue Line flag: 'Political sign'

The father of an Ohio slain police officer says his local HOA is asking him to remove a flag paying tribute to his son that he has flown off and on for years.

April 14, 2020

Florida police, veterans group send off fallen vet as coronavirus puts military honors on hold

A Florida police department and veterans group stepped up to honor a veteran and retired police officer who died last week as the coronavirus pandemic has put military funeral honors on hold.