Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Saturday, August 1, 2020
Add to My HeroesKyle Melancon
Deputy First Class Kyle Melancon died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty while assigned to the Corrections Transportation Division.
Deputy Melancon had served with the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office for seven years. He is survived by his wife and son.
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 33
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 1959
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDFC Melancon,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ascencion Parish. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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