Protecting the Palm Beaches for February 2nd
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
8 officers were lost in January
This week an officer in Michigan was ambushed, shot and eventually killed (succumbing to his wounds four days later), while responding to a domestic disturbance call. The fallen officer left behind a fiancée and 9 month old child (along with a father who serves with the Detroit PD).
These are often untold stories of the people who've sacrificed their lives in service of the communities they served. 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 9 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.