Abimael Castro - Berrocales
Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
January 1, 2012
Age  20
Abimael was shot and killed while pulling someone over for a speeding ticket. He was a Sergeant with the department for twenty years. Abimael leaves behind his wife and three sons.

Margaret Anderson

Pierce County, Washington

January 1, 2012

Age 34

Margaret was shot and killed by a suspicious person. She was a Ranger with the National Park Service for eleven years. Margaret leaves behind her husband and two children. Note: Her husband is also a Park Ranger.

Jared Francom

Ogden, Utah

January 5, 2012

Jared was shot and killed while serving a drug warrant. He was an Agent with the department for seven years. Jared leaves behind his wife and two children.

William Coleman

Maricopa County, Arizona

January 8, 2012

Age 50

William was shot and killed while answering a robbery call. He was a Deputy with the Sheriff's office for twenty years. William leaves behind his wife and children.


Andrew F. Faggio
New Haven, Connecticut
January 11, 2012
Age 46
Andrew died after being in a coma when he lost control of his car to avoid hitting another one and hit a tree. He was a Detective with the department for fourteen years. Andrew leaves behind his wife and two children.


Clarence Hammond
Madison Heights, Michigan
January 14, 2012
Age 33
Clarence was killed at his home during an attempted robbery. He was in Corrections for six years. Clarence leaves behind two sons.


Randall L. Benoit
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
January 18, 2012
Age 41
Randall was killed when he was hit head on by another car. He was a Deputy with the agency for eighteen years.


Francis Crespo-Mandry
Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
January 18, 2012
Age 55
Francis was shot and killed during a robbery at a gas station. He was an Agent with the department for twenty four years. Francis leaves behind his wife and two children. Note: Francis has two brothers that also work with the same agency.


Barbara Ester
Brickeys, Arkansas
January 20, 2012
Age 47
Barbara was stabbed in the stomach two times by an inmate when she tried to look at his shoes. She was a Sergeant with Corrections for twelve years. Barbara leaves behind her husband. Note: Barbara's husband is an officer at the same facility.


Garret Davis
Honolulu, Hawaii
January 21, 2012
Age 28
Garret was killed when a car rear ended his while assisting a disabled car. He was an officer with the department for three years.


James I. Thacker
Pike County, Kentucky
January 23, 2012
Age 53
James was killed when his car was hit head on. He was a Deputy with the agency for a year and in law enforcement for five years.


Gail Thomas
Atlanta, Georgia
January 24, 2012
Age 46
Gail was killed when a car hit her while she was trying to assist officers in a car accident. Gail was a an officer with the department for fifteen years.


William D. Talbert
Montgomery County, Maryland
January 27, 2012
Age 64
Bill died of Hepatitis C. because of a blood transfusion he had thirty one years ago. He was an officer with the agency for thirteen years. Bill leaves behind his wife, three sons, a daughter, and then grandchildren. Note: Bill has a son that serves with Maryland State Police.


Sandra E. Rogers
Aiken, South Carolina
January 28, 2012
Age 49
Sandy was shot and killed while answering a call of a suspcious car. She was a Master Corporal with D.P.S. for twenty seven years.


Steven Green
Mobile, Alabama
February 3, 2012
Age 36
Steven died when he was stabbed by an inmate he was transporting. He was an officer with the department for two years. Steven leaves behind his wife, two daughters and a son.


Don Williams
Dale County, Alabama
February 8, 2012
Age 55
Don died in a car accident when his car left the road. He was a Deputy with the agency for seventeen years. Don leaves behind his wife and six children.


David White
Clay County, Florida
February 16, 2012
Age 35
David was shot and killed in a drug raid. He was a Detective with the Sheriffs Office. David leaves behind his wife and two children.


Michael Todd May
Monongalia County, West Virginia
February 18, 2012
Age 41
Michael was killed when his car was rammed by a suspect in a hit and run. He was a Sergeant with the agency for ten years. Michael leaves behind his parents and a brother.


Tony Radulescu
Gorst, Washington
February 23, 2012
Age 44
Tony was shot and killed during a traffic stop. He was a Trooper with the State Patrol for sixteen years.


Barbara Pill
Brevard County, Florida
March 6, 2012
Age 53
Barbara was shot and killed while trying to talk to a suspect with stolen property. She was in law enforcement for thrity years and a Deputy with the agency for fifteen years. Barbara leaves behind her husband, two sons and grandchild. Note: Both of Barbars sons worked in law enforcement.


Britney Rachelle Meux
Lake County, Indiana
March 18, 2012
Age 25
Britney was hit by a car while jogging with three fellow officers. She was an officer with the agency for three years. Britney leaves behind her daughter.


Ruben Howard Thomas, III
Florida D.O.C., Florida
March 18, 2012
Age 24
Ruben was stabbed in the neck by an inmate. He was a Sergeant with the Department of Corrections for six years. Ruben leaves behind his daughter and fiancee.


Javier Arana, Jr.
El Paso, Texas
March 24, 2012
Age 32
Javier was killed when his car burst into flames after hitting a truck. He was a Trooper for two years. Javier leaves behind his wife and five children.


Michael Walizer
Charles City County, Virginia
March 31, 2012
Age 36
Michael was killed when his car struck a tree while attempting to back up another officer. He was in law enforcement for eleven years and with the Sheriff's office for six years. Michael leaves behind his wife and four children.


Jaime Padron
Austin, Texas
April 6, 2012
Age 40
Jaime was shot in the neck and killed while responding to a shoplifter call at a store. He was in law enforcement for fourteen years and an officer with the department for three years. Jaime leaves behind his wife and two daughters.


Ryan Tvelia
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
April 10, 2012
Age 42
Ryan was killed in a motorcycle accident en-route to assist in another officers mothers funeral. He was a Deputy with the agency for eleven years. Ryan leaves behind his wife, two sons and a daughter.


William Wright
Mountain View, North Carolina
April 11, 2012
Age 31
William died from head injuries in a fall off a staircase. He was a Correctional Officer with Mountain View Correctional Institute. William leaves behind his fiance.


Robert Paris
Stanislaus County, California
April 12, 2012
Age 53
Robert was shot and killed while trying to serve an eviction notice in Modesto, California. He was a Deputy for the Agency and in law enforcement for sixteen years. Robert leaves behind two grown children.


Michael P. Maloney
Greenland, New Hampshire
April 12, 2012
Age 48
Michael was shot and killed while serving a drug warrant. He was a Police Chief and in law enforcement for twenty six years. Michael leaves behind is wife, two adult children and his grandson. Note: Michael was eight days away from retiring.


Maxwell Dorley
Providence, Rhode Island
April 19, 2012
Age 42
Maxwell was killed when he lost control of his car and hit a pole on the way to a disturbance call. He was a Sergeant with the Police Department for sixteen years. Maxwell leaves behind his wife and two children.


Brian Hayden
Choctaw County, Oklahoma
April 19, 2012
Age 47
Brian was killed when his car hit another patrol car enroute to help another officer. Brian was a Deputy with the agency and leaves behind his wife and four children.


Michael J. Walter
Pearl, Mississippi
May 1, 2012
Age 32
Michael was shot in the face and killed while trying to serve a warrant. He was an Investigator with the department for three years. Michael leaves behind his wife and daughter. Note: Michael at one time was a pro baseball player.


David Wargo
Maricopa County, Arizona
May 1, 2012
Age 39
David died from head injuries he endured nine years prior. He was a Deputy at the time and dragged behind a truck after asking a person to move it. David leaves behind his wife and three children.