Grant County Sheriff's Office, Washington
End of Watch Friday, December 11, 2020
Add to My HeroesJon Michael Melvin
Deputy Sheriff Jon Melvin died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 during a presumed exposure while on duty.
Deputy Melvin had served with the Grant County Sheriff's Office for 35 years. He is survived by his son, father, and sister.
The Effects of COVID on Law Enforcement
Beginning in early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country began to contract COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Due to the nature of their job, law enforcement officers were required to work and interact with the community even as the majority of the country was self-quarantined. As a result, hundreds of officers died from COVID-related illnesses and other complications.
Corrections agencies, in particular, suffered tremendous losses due to the constant and close proximity between the corrections officers and large inmate populations. Since March 2020, ODMP has verified that over 900 law enforcement officers have died as the result of a confirmed or presumed exposure while on duty and continues to work with hundreds of other agencies that have suffered a COVID-related death.
Visit ODMP's COVID-19 memorial listing every officer who has died as a result of a confirmed or presumed exposure.
Bio
- Age 60
- Tour 35 years
- Badge GT-33
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Saturday, December 5, 2020
Most Recent Reflection
View all 31 ReflectionsJon was a man and officer of true dedication. He always, truly, had the citizens' best interests in his heart. You knew he cared. He is greatly missed in our little corner of the world. Rest easy Jon. Thank you for your unselfish dedication.
Joyce Edie
Friend
April 5, 2022
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