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 2019, Texas has lost four law enforcement officer and one K9 killed in the line of duty.  A total of 1,955 Texas law enforcement individuals and 19 K9s overall have been killed in the line of duty.

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
Deputy Sheriff Peter Herrera El Paso County Sheriff's Office, TX EOW: Sunday, March 24, 2019 Cause of Death: Gunfire	Police Officer Nathan Hayden Heidelberg Midland Police Department, TX EOW: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Cause of Death: Gunfire
Border Patrol Agent Donna Doss United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, US EOW: Saturday, February 2, 2019 Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle	K9 Chucky Bexar County Sheriff's Office, TX EOW: Friday, January 25, 2019 Cause: Gunfire
Deputy Sheriff Ray Elwin Horn, III Comal County Sheriff's Office, TX EOW: Thursday, January 17, 2019 Cause: Heart attack	Supervisory Deputy US Marshal Norman D. Merkel United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, US EOW: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Cause: Heart attack