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.
The death of Officer Jeremy Hall at River North prison marks the first officer death by inmate since 1975 in Virginia
Corrections Officer Jeremy Hall was described as an officer who “showed up for every shift with a smile” and spoke often of his family
VADOC Director Chad Dotson pledges full accountability and staff support following the death of Officer Jeremy Hall at River North Correctional Center
Ricky Dubose could be executed if convicted in the fatal shooting of Sgts. Christopher Monica and Curtis Billue
Daniel Sincavage was traveling from one area of the correctional facility to another section of the facility when the crash occurred
Sgt. Arthur Basher died last month while on post at the county jail
Sgt. Joshua Caudell’s K-9 team was helping deputies search for the suspect when he was shot
The sergeant was part of a K-9 team searching for a suspect, police said
Lt. Steve Taylor died on Thursday in what the department describes as a line-of-duty death
Corrections workers “need to be safe so they can do their jobs,” said Sara McFarland
Officer Albert “Chub” Wheat, 50, a father of three, died unexpectedly on Feb. 4
Officer Helen Mae Smith collapsed while on duty last week
Corrections Officer Melissa France’s death was due to “complications from a work-related illness,” the sheriff’s office said
The systemwide review was sparked by the March 23 murders of two employees at the Anamosa State Penitentiary
Robert Daniel was killed as he attempted to move a group of work release inmates out of harm’s way
The officer was supervising 7 inmates participating in a newly launched work program
Cadet Kevin Reaux died after experiencing a medical episode; he was 59
Rhonda Jean Russell had just been disarmed by the inmate when a police officer opened fire to protect her from harm
Officer Juan Cruz had been hospitalized since October 13 after contracting the virus at work
Toamalama Scanlan had been hospitalized since the September 2016 shooting
Jurors will hear arguments in the coming days on whether to send Donnie Rowe to death row
Glenn, who was 59 years old, was killed by inmates during an escape attempt 21 years ago this month
Donnie Rowe’s death penalty trial for the escape that resulted in two officers’ deaths opened Monday
Donnie Rowe’s death penalty trial for the 2017 murders opened Monday
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
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