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 12 law enforcement officer and one K9 killed in the line of duty. A total of 1,963 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 Matt JonesFalls County Sheriff's Office, TX EOW: Friday, October 11, 2019 Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle |
 Deputy Sheriff Sandeep Singh DhaliwalHarris County Sheriff's Office, TX EOW: Friday, September 27, 2019 Cause of Death: Gunfire | |
 Deputy Sheriff Jose Luis BlancarteKinney County Sheriff's Office, TX EOW: Friday, August 23, 2019 Cause of Death: Heart attack | |
 Deputy Sheriff Ray Elwin Horn, IIIComal County Sheriff's Office, TXEOW: Thursday, January 17, 2019Cause: Heart attack |  Supervisory Deputy US Marshal Norman D. MerkelUnited States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, USEOW: Wednesday, January 16, 2019Cause: Heart attack |
