"A true hero will be remembered, not only because he wore an officer badge, but also for his smile and unwavering love for his family, friends and the community he served with honor and dedication." Organizers of the ceremony said they hope the street sign serves as a grand reminder of ...
As Greenville and all of North Texas mourns fallen Greenville Police Officer Cooper Dawson, CBS News Texas' sat down with someone who knew Dawson before he ever put on the badge.
Officer Christian Calderon, slain Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca's partner and best friend, said his death "feels like a nightmare." "We weren't just partners. We were brothers; inseparable in duty and in life. Beyond the badge and uniform, Luis was my rock, my map. He guided me t...
The badge, numbered 066171, marked a symbolic continuation of her father's legacy and dedication to the police force. “Dear father, can you see me? Now I have also become a proud police officer, just like you. The moment I put on your police badge, I truly felt you holding me, just...
"Dear father, can you see me? Now I have also become a proud police officer, just like you. The moment I put on your police badge, I truly felt you holding me, just like when I was a child," said Ma during the ceremony.
A special run this weekend will honor a fallen officer and serve as a celebration to those who rush to the aid of those in danger. Hartland-native and West Bloomfield Police Sergeant Patrick O’Rourke was shot and killed in the line of duty 6 years ago while attempting to assist a ...
A candlelight vigil was held for Lakewood Police Officer Christopher Matlosz Monday night, reports CBS 2's Sean Hennessey. Under a towering American flag, near the badge number and squad car, a sea of light braved the cold to pay tribute to Chris Matlosz. ...
Soon afterward, Officer French's close family was ushered inside. People coming out of the chapel said they were deeply saddened for her loved ones. In the crowd were both current and retired CPD officers, who know the dangers of the job as they wear that police badge. ...
Among the most dramatic moments of the memorial service was the "last call" given for the fallen officers, retiring their badge numbers, followed by an emphatic moment of silence. "These men responded together, laid down their lives for one another, and die...
As Greenville and all of North Texas mourn the death of Dawson, CBS News Texas sat down with someone who knew Dawson before he ever put on the badge. "This was his ultimate dream to be a police officer and serve his community. He had that servant heart," said Kevin Quintanar, an old...