Protecting the Palm Beaches for May 4th
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
48 officers have fallen in 2018
3 of the officers we've lost served in Florida
We've lost two officers over the past week. An officer in Arizona was murdered while attempting to apprehend a carjacking suspect. He's survived by a fiancée and three children. In Texas an officer was killed when he was struck by a drunk driver. He left behind a wife and a son.
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 10 years and 11 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.