Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, April 15, 2021
Add to My HeroesAnthony Ray White
Sergeant Anthony White died as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Sergeant White had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 31 years and was assigned to the Transit Services Division. He is survived by his wife and two children.
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 54
- Tour 31 years
- Badge 27743
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsI just wanted to take a moment to remember Sergeant Anthony White and his dedication as an officer. There was this one incident I recalled where we received a radio call about a transient roaming the USG P-4 parking lot. He saw me and suggested we do a sweep of the area together. Even after we determined that the subject was gone when we arrived, he still expressed his hope that this time he was really gone for good. It made me think about how many guys have had their cars broken into around there. His commitment to keeping the community safe is something that truly stands out to me. Just wanted to share that memory.
Rest In Peace.
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