Recent Historical Additions

ODMP research volunteers are constantly discovering forgotten line of duty deaths throughout the country. Because of our efforts, 2,793 forgotten heroes are now honored on the ODMP and other local, state and national memorials.

25 Most Recent Additions

  • 9/11 related illness 7
  • Aircraft accident 1
  • Assault 1
  • COVID19 1
  • Duty related illness 9
  • Explosion 1
  • Gunfire 4
  • Heart attack 1

Total Deaths by State

  • California 1
  • Illinois 1
  • New Hampshire 1
  • New York 8
  • Oklahoma 1
  • Tennessee 11
  • U.S. Government 2
Patrolman Timothy Hope | Memphis Police Department, Tennessee
Memphis Police Department, Tennessee

Patrolman Timothy Hope

Memphis Police Department, TN

EOW: Tuesday, September 17, 1878

Cause: Duty related illness

Detective Cliff Acosta | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Detective Cliff Acosta

New York City Police Department, NY

EOW: Friday, March 19, 2021

Cause: 9/11 related illness