Honoring

Deputy Sheriff Michael Levison

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico

EOW: July 16, 2022 | Age: None | Tour: Unknown

Deputy Sheriff Michael Levison, Undersheriff Larry Koren, and Lieutenant Fred Beers were killed when the agency's helicopter, Metro 2, crashed near Las Vegas, New Mexico. Rescue Specialist Matthew King of the Bernalillo County Fire Department was also killed in the crash. Metro 2 was returning to Albuquerque after assisting fire crews at the East Mesa Fire. They were returning to Albuquerque after conducting bucket drops when the crash occurred at about 7:20 pm

Honoring

Lieutenant Fred Beers

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico

EOW: July 16, 2022 | Age: None | Tour: Unknown

Lieutenant Fred Beers, Undersheriff Larry Koren, and Deputy Sheriff Michael Levison were killed when the agency's helicopter, Metro 2, crashed near Las Vegas, New Mexico. Rescue Specialist Matthew King of the Bernalillo County Fire Department was also killed in the crash. Metro 2 was returning to Albuquerque after assisting fire crews at the East Mesa Fire. They were returning to Albuquerque after conducting bucket drops when the crash occurred at about 7:20 pm. In 2017 Lieutenant Beers organized a hike to the summit of Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico, with other members of Cops on Top to honor fallen officers.

Honoring

Undersheriff Larry Koren

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico

EOW: July 16, 2022 | Age: None | Tour: Unknown

Undersheriff Larry Koren, Deputy Sheriff Michael Levison, and Lieutenant Fred Beers were killed when the agency's helicopter, Metro 2, crashed near Las Vegas, New Mexico. Rescue Specialist Matthew King of the Bernalillo County Fire Department was also killed in the crash. Metro 2 was returning to Albuquerque after assisting fire crews at the East Mesa Fire. They were returning to Albuquerque after conducting bucket drops when the crash occurred at about 7:20 pm.

Honoring

Police Officer Brian Olliff

Natchitoches Police Department, Louisiana

EOW: July 16, 2022 | Age: 52 | Tour: 20 years

Police Officer Brian Olliff died after suffering a heat-related medical event while working in the city's downtown district. Officer Olliff had served with the Natchitoches Police Department for 20 years and concurrently served with the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office. He previously served with the Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office. He is survived by his wife and four children. One of his sons also serves with the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office.

Honoring

Police Officer Daniel Vasquez

North Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

EOW: July 19, 2022 | Age: 32 | Tour: 2 years

Police Officer Daniel Vasquez was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near the intersection of 21st Street and Clay Street at about 10:40 am. The driver of the vehicle shot Officer Vasquez before fleeing. A backup officer who arrived at the scene began CPR before Officer Vasquez was transported to a nearby hospital. He succumbed to his wounds a short time later. The subject who shot him turned himself in at the Kansas City Police Department approximately three hours later. Officer Vasquez had served with the North Kansas City Police Department for two years.