Fallen Heroes

K9 Dax was shot and killed while assisting the Special Assignments Unit search a home of a homicide suspect on West Carson Road. The subject opened fire on Dax with a 12-gauge shotgun, killing him. The man was subsequently shot and... Read More

K-9 Yeager died when he jumped off a second floor landing during a training exercise and fractured his spine.

K9 Roscoe was struck and killed by a vehicle after assisting his handler apprehended a subject. Roscoe's handler had been attempting to arrest a drunk driver when Roscoe jumped from the patrol car to assist. His handler ordered him to return... Read More

On March 26th, 1999, Officer Atkinson was following a suspicious vehicle with three male occupants in the area of 30th Avenue and Catalina. The driver lured Officer Atkinson into an industrial area where he was ambushed by gunfire and killed... Read More

On May 7, 1977, a drunk driver struck Sergeant Kieffer while at the intersection of 16th Street and McDowell. Sergeant Kieffer was rendered a quadriplegic from this accident. He continued to work for the department until retiring on September 13,... Read More

On November 1, 1999, Officer Beuf contacted two suspicious persons in the area of 23rd Avenue and Lone Cactus. One suspect, in possession of drugs and wanted on fugitive warrants, ran and was chased by the officer. A struggle ensued,... Read More