LODD

Kansas City has lost another law enforcement officer in the line of duty. This is the 3rd Line of Duty death in the Kansas City area this year.

On September 11, 2016 at approximately 1:30am Master Deputy Brandon Collins was killed when his patrol car was struck from behind while he conducted a traffic stop. He had re-entered his vehicle when a pickup truck struck it from behind. The suspect fled from the scene and was apprehended a short time later. Alcohol may have been a factor in the crash. Master Deputy Collins was a 20 year veteran on the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. RIP Master Deputy Collins. Thank you for your service!

On July 19, 2016 Captain Dave Melton was shot to death while encountering one of the suspects who fled from officers. One suspect was apprehended immediately, the other was later taken in to custody. Captain Melton was a veteran of the Kansas National Guard. RIP Captain Melton. Thank you for your service!

On May 10, 2016 Detective Brad Lancaster was shot to death while assisting officers on a suspicious person call. The suspect fled from officers and was tracked down by Detective Lancaster in a nearby field. The suspect opened fire and was able to flee the scene before being apprehended. He was later located after attempting to carjack a citizen in a nearby city. Detective Lancaster was a US Air Force veteran. RIP Detective Lancaster. Thank you for your service!

To all my friends in blue, I am thinking of you. Thank you for your service!  Please be safe out there!

A BLUE LIGHT

I read this for the first time today and couldn't help but want to share...

A BLUE LIGHT

Place a light in your window, make sure it is blue
Reminding friends, an officer gave a life for you
Give light to their remembrance, the color is sad
To family left by officers who knew them as Dad
It isn’t the money, most definitely not the hours
They aren’t comic book hero’s with unnatural powers
They’re simply human beings who place life on the line
Place a blue light in your window, let their memory shine!

by Gene Rooney November 29th, 2007

Here is a link to order a blue light from Concerns Of Police Survivors. All proceeds go back into the organization to help families of fallen officers.

 

Prayers for the families of Officer Atherly and Cpl. Gogian who were senselessly gunned down on December 16, 2012.

 

 

To all my friends in blue, I am thinking of you today.  Thank you for your service!  Be safe!