There was a ceremony on Saturday, May 12, 2012 to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. A small group gathered in front of the Yuma Police Department to honor those who have died protecting their … Continue reading
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2012 Law Enforcement Memorial Service
The Yuma Lodge will be hosting the 2012 Law Enforcement Memorial Service on May 15th. The event will start with a short Law Enforcement procession from the Yuma Police Department to the Quartermaster Depot. The service will then begin at … Continue reading
MCSO Deputy William “Bill” Coleman: Line of Duty Death
Deputy Sheriff William Coleman, age 50, was shot and killed while responding to a burglary call in Anthem at approximately 4:15 am January 8, 2012. As he and another deputy arrived at the scene they encountered a male subject inside … Continue reading
Police Officer Brad Jones
Glendale Police Department End of Watch October 29, 2011 Police Officer Brad Jones, age 27, was wounded while accompanying a probation officer on a meeting with a convict at an apartment complex near the intersection of North 75th Avenue and … Continue reading
Law Enforcement Fatalities Spike Dangerously in 2010
Following a two year decline, law enforcement fatalities in 2010 spiked to 162. This was an increase of nearly 40 percent compared to last year, when 117 officers were killed in the line of duty. Preliminary data from the National … Continue reading