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 2020, Texas has lost 8 law enforcement officer in the Line of duty.  A total of 1,994 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	"When a police officer is killed, it's not an agency that loses an officer, it's an entire nation." Chris Cosgriff, ODMP Founder
Police Officer Jason Knox Houston Police Department, TX EOW: Saturday, May 2, 2020 Cause: Aircraft accident	Deputy Sheriff John Andrew Rhoden Bell County Sheriff's Office, TX EOW: Sunday, April 26, 2020 Cause: Struck by vehicle
Police Officer Justin Putnam San Marcos Police Department, TX EOW: Saturday, April 18, 2020 Cause: Gunfire	Sheriff Kirk A. Coker Hutchinson County Sheriff's Office, TX EOW: Sunday, March 29, 2020 Cause: Heart attack
Senior Deputy Christopher Scott Korzilius Travis County Sheriff's Office, Texas End of Watch Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Cause: Automobile Crash	Deputy Sheriff Richard Edward Whitten Liberty County Sheriff's Office, TX EOW:  Monday, February 3, 2020 Cause: Gunfire
Police Officer Alan Daniel McCollum Corpus Christi Police Department, Texas End of Watch Friday, January 31, 2020 Cause:  Vehicular assault	Police Officer Nicholas Reyna Lubbock Police Department, TX EOW: Saturday, January 11, 2020 Cause: Struck by vehicle