Recent Historical Additions

ODMP research volunteers are constantly discovering forgotten line of duty deaths throughout the country. Because of our efforts, 1,791 forgotten heroes are now honored on the ODMP and other local, state and national memorials.

25 Most Recent Additions

  • 9/11 related illness 5
  • Assault 1
  • Duty related illness 1
  • Fall 1
  • Gunfire 13
  • Gunfire (Accidental) 1
  • Heart attack 1
  • Motorcycle crash 1
  • Vehicular assault 1

Total Deaths by State

  • Colorado 1
  • Kentucky 12
  • Michigan 2
  • New York 6
  • Oregon 1
  • Railroad Police 2
  • U.S. Government 1
Officer Dwight Bernard Blackman, Jr. | United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, U.S. Government
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, U.S. Government

Officer Dwight Bernard Blackman, Jr.

United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, US

EOW: Friday, August 7, 2015

Cause: Motorcycle crash

Constable John Cole | Estill County Constable's Office, Kentucky
Estill County Constable's Office, Kentucky

Constable John Cole

Estill County Constable's Office, KY

EOW: Monday, April 30, 1923

Cause: Gunfire