Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
The Line-of-Duty Death (LODD) section is dedicated to honoring correctional officers who have tragically lost their lives while serving. This directory provides articles and resources on LODD incidents, support for the families and colleagues affected, and strategies for preventing future tragedies. Understanding the impact of LODD is essential for fostering a culture of safety and respect within correctional facilities. For related content, explore our section on Officer Safety.
Capt. Michelle Quintero, who ran Madison County jail, died while driving to work when a dam broke and she was caught in the floodwaters
Darell Brown, who was driving home from an overnight shift at the Hillsborough County jail, “left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him,” the sheriff said
Cadet Michelle Strube, 46, died during a routine pre-service training at the Robertson Unit Training Center
The sheriff says he most likely contracted the virus while on duty
The judge told Michael Dutcher that she couldn’t imagine a worse crime
Correction Officer Quentin Foster had worked for the department for nine years and leaves behind five children
Cpl. Robert Verzal was a 10-year veteran with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office; he was 39
Douglas Clark is remembered as being a hard worker who tried to positively influence inmates and others
As of Monday morning, the fund had raised $2,895 for the family of Paul Luciano, who died Thursday
Officer Whitney Cloud started working for the agency on June 25
In addition to dealing with inmate infections, the department recently announced the loss of one of their own
The dedication ceremony comes exactly 25 years after Bonita Haynes was brutally murdered by two inmates
Master Corrections Officer Shannon Browning died on July 23; she was 40
David Burgos is accused of attacking 60-year-old James Hillman on June 30; he died in the ICU on July 20
Lt. Russell Freeman died in December from complications of COVID-19
The suit alleges a “long-standing culture of disregard for the rights” of corrections officers
Veteran officer Gabriel Forrest died from complications of COVID-19 on June 17
Horace Wayne Washington was a 25-year officer with Cuyahoga County
WADOC is proceeding on the presumption that Gabriel Forrest’s death was work-related
Both men have pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a March incident that left a corrections officer and a nurse dead
Ryan Miller hopes the feat will bring awareness to the difficult work of corrections staff in his home state
Deputy Daniel “Duke” Trujillo worked in intake at the city’s Downtown Detention Center
DSO Michael Wall collapsed after chasing and restraining a juvenile offender
James Herrera’s death may be the first linked to the coronavirus outbreak at Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center
The past year saw more than 250 LODDs among COs and non-custody staff after they contracted COVID-19
Deputy Benjamin Franklin Hill was killed during an attempted jailbreak on Aug. 16, 1927
Detention Deputy Mark Anderson was an 11-year veteran of the agency
Deputy Christopher Knight, 30, was stabbed in the neck and died after being taken to a hospital
Robert McFarland, a 12-year corrections officer veteran, leaves behind his wife and three children
Deputy Kyle Davis was remembered for his professionalism and good humor
CO McFarland and Nurse Schulte sounded the alarm during the attack, helping to keep others safe, officials said
The sheriff’s office is not naming the deputy at this time as the investigation continues
An inmate at a high-security prison attacked multiple staff members and other inmates
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