Blue Lives Lost - Page 7

Fulton County Sheriff's Deputy Troy Chisum was 'consummate public servant'

September 20, 2019

Fulton County Sheriff's Deputy Troy Chisum was 'consummate public servant'

Troy Chisum had been a volunteer firefighter. A paramedic. He was a member of the West Central Special Response Team. He'd serve as part of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System's Weapons of Mass Destruction/Special Response Team. And, he served on the force in Fulton County, Illinois.

Midland Police Officer Nathan Heidelberg, at just 28, had become mentor to others

September 20, 2019

Midland Police Officer Nathan Heidelberg, at just 28, had become mentor to others

He was only 28 years old, but Nathan Hayden Heidelberg was already serving as a mentor -- and, at times, a father figure -- for others.

Sacramento Police Officer Tara O'Sullivan took personal interest in well-being of domestic violence victims

September 20, 2019

Sacramento Police Officer Tara O'Sullivan took personal interest in well-being of domestic violence victims

For Sacramento Police Officer Tara O’Sullivan, domestic violence calls were particularly important.

Susquehanna Township Police Lt. Robert 'Bo' McCallister persevered despite decades of pain after being shot

September 20, 2019

Susquehanna Township Police Lt. Robert 'Bo' McCallister persevered despite decades of pain after being shot

For more than 20 years, Susquehanna Police Sergeant Robert McCallister dutifully did his police work despite being in pain from a bullet lodged in spine after he was shot by a bank robber.

Puerto Rico Police Department Agent Alfred Sanyet-Perez, father of 8, had memorable laugh and work ethic

September 20, 2019

Puerto Rico Police Department Agent Alfred Sanyet-Perez, father of 8, had memorable laugh and work ethic

Alfred Sanyet-Perez, a 52-year-old father of eight and an agent with the Puerto Rico Police Department, was in a San German store Feb. 15 engaged in just such a perilous operation when things went sideways.

Tuscaloosa police officer Dornell Cousette, one of the state's ‘heroes,’ killed pursuing felon, officials say

September 20, 2019

Tuscaloosa police officer Dornell Cousette, one of the state's ‘heroes,’ killed pursuing felon, officials say

Alabama’s governor says the state “has lost one of her heroes.”

El Paso County Sheriff's Deputy Peter Herrera was a newlywed who'd always dreamed of police career

September 20, 2019

El Paso County Sheriff's Deputy Peter Herrera was a newlywed who'd always dreamed of police career

On a family trip to one of New Mexico's national forests, a 5-year-old Peter Herrera was told by his parents that he could pick one item in the gift shop.

North County Police Cooperative Officer Michael Langsdorf was a veteran Missouri cop who kept his enthusiasm

September 20, 2019

North County Police Cooperative Officer Michael Langsdorf was a veteran Missouri cop who kept his enthusiasm

When Michael Langsdorf joined the North County Police Cooperative in April after nearly two decades as an officer with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, it was a fresh new start. He was newly engaged and he'd with the department just a few months.

Mission Police Cpl. Jose 'Speedy' Espericueta's fellow Texas cops honor vow to him by looking after his family

September 20, 2019

Mission Police Cpl. Jose 'Speedy' Espericueta's fellow Texas cops honor vow to him by looking after his family

In early June, Corporal Jose Espericueta, Jr., known more commonly as “Speedy,” turned serious and asked his closest friends at the Mission Police Department to make him and one another a promise.

Auburn police officer William Buechner organized rare outing for coworkers 48 hours before he was killed

September 20, 2019

Auburn police officer William Buechner organized rare outing for coworkers 48 hours before he was killed

Police Officer William Buechner stood out among his fellow officers at the Auburn Police Department in Alabama for his knowledge of tactics and procedure.