Recent Historical Additions

ODMP research volunteers are constantly discovering forgotten line of duty deaths throughout the country. Because of our efforts, 2,873 forgotten heroes are now honored on the ODMP and other local, state and national memorials.

25 Most Recent Additions

  • 9/11 related illness 1
  • Assault 2
  • COVID19 1
  • Drowned 3
  • Duty related illness 1
  • Gunfire 2
  • Influenza Pandemic 12
  • Struck by vehicle 3

Total Deaths by State

  • Alabama 1
  • Georgia 3
  • Kentucky 1
  • Maryland 1
  • Massachusetts 12
  • Minnesota 1
  • Montana 1
  • Nevada 1
  • New Jersey 2
  • Railroad Police 1
  • South Carolina 1
Warden James O'Rourke | New Jersey Divison of Fish and Wildlife, New Jersey
New Jersey Divison of Fish and Wildlife, New Jersey

Warden James O'Rourke

New Jersey Divison of Fish and Wildlife, NJ

EOW: Thursday, June 4, 1925

Cause: Drowned

Trooper Clifford Fontaine | Nevada Department of Public Safety - Nevada Highway Patrol, Nevada
Nevada Department of Public Safety - Nevada Highway Patrol, Nevada

Trooper Clifford Fontaine

Nevada Department of Public Safety - Nevada Highway Patrol, NV

EOW: Saturday, November 27, 2021

Cause: COVID19