FALLEN HEROES OF 2024

 

In Texas, law enforcement individuals put their lives on the line for the safety and protection of others every day. Most serve with unwavering commitment, professionalism, valor, and distinction. Sadly in 2024, Texas lost 4 law enforcement individuals in the Line of duty.  A total of 2,247 Texas law enforcement individuals and 30 K9s overall have been killed in the line of duty in the State of Texas.

We invite you to learn more about our law enforcement heroes and join the Texas Police Trainers in honoring and remembering them.  You can also click  www.odmp.org to find all the Texas fallen heroes. 

They put their lives on the line for us every day even at the risk of losing their own life.

 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." - Matthew 5-9

 "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13


Poem by Jon F. Hooper"When a police officer is killed, it's not an agency that loses an officer, it's an entire nation."

Chris Cosgriff, ODMP Founder

Senior Police Officer Vicente Ortiz, Jr. | Corpus Christi Police Department, Texas

Senior Police Officer Vicente Ortiz, Jr.

Corpus Christi Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, June 1, 2024

Police Officer Kyle Hicks | Corpus Christi Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Kyle Hicks

Corpus Christi Police Department, TX

EOW: Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Cause: Gunfire

Investigator John Hampton Coddou, III | Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Investigator John Hampton Coddou, III

Harris County Sheriff's Office, TX

EOW: Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Cause: Struck by vehicle

Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette | Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, TX

EOW: Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Cause: Automobile crash

Deputy Sheriff Rondald Bates | Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff Ronald Bates

Harris County Sheriff's Office, TX

EOW: Saturday, February 10, 2024

Cause: Automobile crash