Monthly Archives: April 2006

Police Officer Rob Targosz, 37, of the Gilbert, Arizona Police Department died on April 30th from injuries received the previous day when his motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver. Officer Targosz had served his department for 12 years and … Continue reading →

Corporal Scott Severns, 36, of the South Bend, Indiana Police Department died on April 23rd from gunshots he received two days earlier while attempting to take police action during a robbery while he was off duty. Corporal Severns had served … Continue reading →

Over the past several weeks, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend again. From national news as well as local discussions I’ve heard statements: though well intended; used to justify actions between individuals that qualifies for an abuse situation. In one case, … Continue reading →

Reserve Officer Matthew Tuttle, 28, of the Chelsea, Michigan Police Department was killed in a helicopter accident on April13th. Officer Tuttle also served as a Captain with the Chelsea Area Fire Authority. He is survived by his wife.

Detective James Zadroga, 34, of the New York City Police Department died on April 6th from duty related illness he contracted on September 11, 2001. Detective Zadroga served his department for 11 years. He is survived by his 4-year-old daughter.Chief … Continue reading →

It would be an understatement to say the past couple weeks have been anything other than routine. Among other events, this week revealed the culmination of a county-wide effort to prevent a potentially tragic situation. There were a number of … Continue reading →

That’s what the CNN teaser read. Read the story, you will shake your head. Ultimately, a disagreement over giving a five-year-old a beer wound up with someone getting shot. This incident took place in Springfield, Massachusetts. Obviously there was enough … Continue reading →

Police Officer Jesse V. Embrey III, of the St. James, Missouri Police Department was killed in an automobile accident on Saturday, January 15th. Officer Embrey III had served his agency for 5 years. He is survived by his wife and … Continue reading →