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This is an excellent article about the number of officers not wearing vests.

http://www.odmp.org/officer/19353-deputy-sheriff-robert-griffin Decatur County Sheriff's Office Georgia End of Watch: Thursday, May 1, 2008 Biographical Info Age: 44 Tour of Duty: 3 years Badge Number: SO22 Incident Details Cause of Death: Automobile accident Date of Incident: Thursday, May 1, 2008 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available Deputy Robert Griffin was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a call ...

Paying last respects to the ones who wore the uniform before us is one the highest honors the Fairfax County Police Department Honor Guard carries out as team members. I want to discuss what we do to render honors to a fallen or retired officer at the time of their viewing. In this article I will discuss the topic of casket ...

You get one chance to make a first impression. This is the motto all Honor Guard commanders and coordinators should have when planning the funeral of a fallen officer. I have had the unfortunate task of coordinating three line-of-duty funerals for the Fairfax County, Virginia, Police Department in my 18 years on the team. It will be one of the most ...

I am currently with the Richland County Sheriff's Dept.(over 35 years) in Columbia, SC where I work part time on the Cold Case Homicide Squad as I am semi-retired. I am sending this out as I need all the help I can get. I am trying to bring awareness to the sacrifices Police Officer's sometimes have to make with their lives ...

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Grapevine Police Department Texas End of Watch: Saturday, June 12, 2004 Biographical Info Age: 34 Tour of Duty: 8 years Badge Number: 6320 Incident Details Cause of Death: Vehicular assault Date of Incident: Saturday, June 12, 2004 Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved Suspect Info: Sentenced to 12 years Officer Medlin was struck and killed by an automobile being operated by an ...

Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) is the only organization dedicated to providing support services to the families of America's fallen law enforcement officers. With state and local chapters across the country, COPS members are immediately available to offer support to new survivors during their time of needs. COPS sponsors seminars and retreats to spouses, children, and parents of fallen officers on ...

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