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As a retired EMT & mom to a 19 yr county 911 dispatcher we both have those forever horrific scenes in our heads. Please get help if you feel that you cannot cope.
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Pasco Sheriff’s Office shares a sad situation in which a PSO Deputy took their own life this morning while off-duty in Pinellas County. pinellassheriff.gov/Contents…
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NO PAROLE ALERT: TAKE ACTION BY OCTOBER 27
On February 5, 1997, Master Patrol Officer Brian Gibson of the Metropolitan Police Department was ambushed and murdered while stopped at a traffic light in Washington, D.C.
Help us oppose the release of inmate #05218-000.
Letters must be mailed by October 27, 2026, ahead of a November 2 court hearing: odmp.org/noparole
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Even more weekend #OPLive #LawEnforcement action!
One Philadelphia police officer is dead, and another is fighting for his life. Between them, 15 gunshot wounds.
They answered a call for service and walked into an ambush.
One father will never come home to his two children, while another family is praying their father of five survives. These officers showed up to serve and protect their community, and in return, they were met with a hail of bullets.
How many more officers must be gunned down for doing their jobs before Congress acts? How many more families must have their lives shattered before we stop accepting violence against law enforcement as an inevitable part of the job?
WE ARE FED UP WITH MOURNING OFFICERS WHO SHOULD HAVE COME HOME.
Prayers and condolences are not enough when officers are being deliberately targeted simply for wearing the badge. The National Fraternal Order of Police calls on Congress to pass the Protect and Serve Act, establishing federal penalties for those who deliberately target law enforcement officers with violence.
Our officers continue to answer the call. Congress must answer ours! We will not stay silent while officers are hunted down for doing the job they swore to do.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. PASS THE PROTECT AND SERVE ACT.
Source: 6abc Action News. Used for informational purposes.
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Today we remember Trooper Jim Saunders.
Trooper Saunders died on Oct. 7, 1999, at 31, from gunshot wounds while conducting a traffic stop in Pasco.
At the time of his death, Trooper Saunders had served 8-1/2 years with the Washington State Patrol.
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A police officer fights back tears while recalling one of the hardest moments of his career: placing a child’s teddy bear alongside her as he prepared her body for transport.
It was a small act of compassion in an unthinkable moment.
Behind the badge are people who carry the weight of the calls they answer, long after the shift ends.
If you’re struggling after a traumatic call or simply having a difficult time, you don’t have to carry it alone.
For officer wellness resources:
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#OfficerWellness #LawEnforcement #BehindTheBadge #NeverForget #FOPStrong
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#RememberTheFallen #LawEnforcement #Hero @wistatepatrol Trooper Bradley Ritger, 29, was placing stop sticks when he went over a bridge. It's not known if the fleeing car struck him. Our hearts & prayers go out to his family blood & blue.💙
Story: wsaw.com/2026/10/03/wisconsi…
A life of service. A sacrifice we will never forget.
We honor Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger, who died on October 2, 2026, after suffering injuries in the line of duty. He was just 29 years old.
Behind every badge is a person, a family, and a future. Today, we remember Bradley and pray for his loved ones, his fellow troopers, and everyone mourning his loss.
May God grant him eternal rest, and may Saint Michael watch over those who continue to serve.
Rest in peace, Trooper Ritger. Your service mattered. Your life mattered. You will be remembered.
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#RememberTheFallen #LawEnforcement #Hero @wistatepatrol Trooper Bradley Ritger, 29, was placing stop sticks when he went over a bridge. It's not known if the fleeing car struck him. Our hearts & prayers go out to his family blood & blue.💙
Story: wsaw.com/2026/10/03/wisconsi…
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From the Wisconsin State Patrol
It is with profound sadness that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Wisconsin State Patrol announce the line-of-duty death of Trooper Bradley Ritger at the age of 29.
On September 21, 2026, Trooper Ritger was responding to a traffic pursuit when he deployed a tire deflation device on a bridge deck west of the Dunn County/Eau Claire County line. As he moved to a position of cover, he fell from the bridge onto the roadway below. Despite lifesaving efforts and critical medical care, Trooper Ritger succumbed to his injuries on October 2, 2026.
Trooper Ritger joined the Wisconsin State Patrol as a member of the 67th Recruit Class. He served in the Northwest Region for nearly five years, primarily in the Dunn County area. During his career, he attained certifications as a general law enforcement instructor, mobile field force team member and squad leader, and salvage vehicle inspector. Prior to his service with the Wisconsin State Patrol, Trooper Ritger served with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections for three years.
Trooper Ritger was a dedicated public servant whose strong work ethic and positive presence left a lasting impact on anyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He approached every situation with professionalism, integrity and a genuine commitment to serving others. Whether assisting the public, supporting his fellow troopers, or taking on difficult challenges, he consistently demonstrated compassion and willingness to help wherever needed. His dedication to his family and unwavering commitment to his profession will not be forgotten.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Trooper Ritger’s family, friends, loved ones and all who served alongside him. As the community mourns, the Wisconsin State Patrol has placed a law enforcement memorial vehicle at its Northwest Region Post in Eau Claire where the public is welcome to drop off cards, flowers, or other condolences.
Out of respect for the family, no additional information will be shared at this time. Funeral arrangements are being made by the family. We kindly ask media and the public to respect their privacy and space for grieving.
#RememberTheFallen #LawEnforcement #Hero @wistatepatrol Trooper Bradley Ritger, 29, was placing stop sticks when he went over a bridge. It's not known if the fleeing car struck him. Our hearts & prayers go out to his family blood & blue.💙
Story: wsaw.com/2026/10/03/wisconsi…
#RememberTheFallen #LawEnforcement #Hero Kentucky Trooper Hayden Phillips gunned down during a traffic stop.
Story: wsmv.com/2026/09/29/who-was-…
Let’s help take care of the family Trooper Hayden Phillips loved.
Your donation can help cover meals and household bills while they grieve. The Kentucky State Police Foundation says 100 percent of donations designated to the Trooper Hayden Phillips Fund go directly to his family.
Official donation links are in the replies below. Please give what you can and repost so others know where to help.
Watch for scams: KSP says the foundation is the only family-authorized donation channel and warns that other fundraising avenues are scams.
Mail checks to:
Kentucky State Police Foundation
1303 US HWY 127 S., Suite 402-204
Frankfort, KY 40601
Memo: Trooper Hayden Phillips
The Kentucky State Police Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
#RememberTheFallen #LawEnforcement #Hero Kentucky Trooper Hayden Phillips gunned down during a traffic stop.
Story: wsmv.com/2026/09/29/who-was-…
Our hearts are broken for the Kentucky State Police family…and for the family of Trooper Hayden Phillips.
Please hit your knees and pray for this Trooper’s family—blood and blue.
Please donate if you can, to help this Trooper’s family out, during their unimaginable loss. 💔
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#RememberTheFallen #LawEnforcement #Hero Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips was brutally murdered during a traffic stop. The suspect was apprehended. Our hearts & prayers go out to his family blood & blue.💙
Story: wlky.com/article/trooper-sho…
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END OF WATCH: Trooper Hayden Phillips pulled over a car on I-65 and was murdered.
Warren County, Kentucky. Phillips, 30, was conducting a traffic stop just before 2pm Monday when an occupant of the vehicle shot and killed him. The car fled. A massive multi-agency search followed until Louisville Metro Police arrested the suspect that same evening: Emonnie Branch, 51, of Portland, Tennessee. KSP says they're naming him once, due to his "cowardly actions."
Branch is charged with murder of a first responder, a capital offense under Kentucky law carrying death or life without parole.
Phillips was a three-year KSP veteran, graduate of Cadet Class 103, who'd previously served with Russell Springs and Glasgow PD. He leaves a wife, three kids, and his parents.
KSP Commissioner Col. Phillip Burnett Jr. didn't hedge at Monday night's press conference: "We will seek justice for Hayden. We will not rest until this happens."
A traffic stop is routine until it isn't. Rest easy, Trooper Phillips. Every agency in that region ran this man down in less than a day. That's what "we don't rest" actually looks like.
H/t WSMV / Li Cohen, Bowling Green Daily News
#BlueAlert involving an attack on a Kentucky state trooper in Warren County.
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Story: wbko.com/2026/09/28/breaking…
#RememberTheFallen #LawEnforcement #Hero @PortlandPolice #K9 Kylo was shot & killed while attempting to apprehend a homicide suspect on what was to be his last shift before retirement. 💙🐾🐾💙
Story: katu.com/news/local/portland…
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Today, as we remember the law enforcement officers who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and the hundreds who have died in the years since from 9/11-related illnesses, ODMP is also supporting an organization that continues to serve first responders and their families.
Today, ODMP will donate 50% of every donation we receive to the @Tunnel2Towers .
Tunnel to Towers provides critical support to first responders, military service members, and their families, including mortgage-free homes for eligible families of fallen first responders.
If you choose to support ODMP today, half of your donation will help support the work of Tunnel to Towers.
Donate: mightycause.com/organization…
The law enforcement toll of 9/11 did not end that day.
72 officers died as a direct result of the attacks. In the 25 years since, @ODMP has recorded another 608 deaths from 9/11-related illnesses.
Today, ODMP recognizes 680 officers lost as a result of 9/11.
odmp.org/info/25-years-later…
#LawEnforcement #Hero A @MilwaukeePolice
Officer chased a suspect after a vehicle pursuit who fired upon him. The officer then shot & killed the suspect. The officer was hit but has been released from the hospital. 3 guns were recovered.
Story: fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-p…
#MKEPD #PressRelease
MPD Officer Involved Shooting
Video related to this incident will be released in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure 575.
We wish our officer a speedy recovery.
mkepdpio.org/september-8th-2…
