Protecting the Palm Beaches for April 13th

Protecting the Palm Beaches for April 13th          

Bottom Line: This weekly feature is designed to recognize those who've paid the ultimate price to serve their communities and to serve as a reminder of what our police risk to keep us safe. We highlight a remarkable effort by local law enforcement each week. Joel Malkin brings you the perspective in local news from leaders in local law enforcement.                         

I bring you the unfortunate news you need to know:                             

• 128 police officers died in the line of duty in 2017           

• 38 officers have been lost in 2018                              

Over the past week we've lost three officers. In South Carolina an officer died in auto accident while responding to a manhunt for a suspect on the run. He was also a lieutenant with local fire department. The officer left behind a pregnant wife and two children. In Alabama an officer was injured in an accident in March and passed away due to the injuries he sustained. In Massachusetts an officer was murdered while attempting to serve a search warrant. 

Too often there are untold stories of the people who've sacrificed their lives in service of their communities. The average age of the officers at the time of their death was 38. The average length of time they'd served at the time of their passing is 11 years and 2 months.         

Remember to back the badge and spread the word. The media often aren't there for our law enforcement, but we can be. Let our police know we support them every chance you get. They need it, now more than ever, just as we need them more than ever.