Illinois COPS Roll Call of Heroes

Illinois COPS Roll Call of Heroes Illinois C.O.P.S. is a non profit organization that strives to assist families and co-workers of Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty.

On this date in 2001 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero, Patrolman Denny Kyle Haslettnashville Police DepartmentEnd of...
06/08/2026

On this date in 2001 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero,
Patrolman Denny Kyle Haslett
nashville Police Department
End of Watch: Jun 08, 2001

Patrolman Denny Haslett suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to an emergency call in which another officer had been involved in a serious accident.

On this date in 1925 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero, Policeman Harold August KeglerCook County Highway PoliceEnd o...
06/08/2026

On this date in 1925 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero,
Policeman Harold August Kegler
Cook County Highway Police
End of Watch: Jun 08, 1925

Policeman Harold Kegler was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle on Milwaukee Road.

On this date in 1893 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero, Lieutenant Stillman A. DanforthChicago Police DepartmentEnd o...
06/08/2026

On this date in 1893 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero,
Lieutenant Stillman A. Danforth
Chicago Police Department
End of Watch: Jun 8, 1893

Lieutenant Stillman Danforth was struck and killed by a Rock Island Railroad train at the 60th Street crossing at LaSalle Street.

On this date in 1973 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero, Detective Kenneth Joseph McCoyEast St. Louis Police Departmen...
06/07/2026

On this date in 1973 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero,
Detective Kenneth Joseph McCoy
East St. Louis Police Department
End of Watch: Jun 07, 1973

Detective Kenneth McCoy was shot and killed in crossfire during a shootout with several suspects.

On this date in 1937 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero, Special Officer Fred W. ScottRock Falls Police DepartmentEnd ...
06/07/2026

On this date in 1937 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero,
Special Officer Fred W. Scott
Rock Falls Police Department
End of Watch: Jun 07, 1937

Special Officer Fred Scott succumbed to injuries suffered one week earlier when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at the intersection of First Avenue and Third Street.

On this date in 1928 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero, Sergeant Kazimer WistertChicago Police DepartmentEnd of Watch...
06/07/2026

On this date in 1928 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero,
Sergeant Kazimer Wistert
Chicago Police Department
End of Watch: Jun 07, 1928

Sergeant Kazimer Wistert was fatally wounded pursuing an armed robber.

On this date in 1925 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero, Patrolman James P. BaggottChicago Police DepartmentEnd of Wat...
06/07/2026

On this date in 1925 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero,
Patrolman James P. Baggott
Chicago Police Department
End of Watch: Jun 07, 1925

Patrolman James P. Baggott was shot and mortally wounded during an arrest at the intersection of Western Avenue and Walnut Street.

On this date in 1921 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero, Patrolman Joseph KurtzChicago Police DepartmentEnd of Watch: ...
06/07/2026

On this date in 1921 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero,
Patrolman Joseph Kurtz
Chicago Police Department
End of Watch: Jun 07, 1921

Patrolman Joseph Kurtz, of the 17th Precinct, was fatally shot at 7:45 p.m. at the southeast corner of 17th and Canal Streets; He died on the way to the hospital.

On this date in 2001 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero, Sergeant Myron G. DeckardVermillion County Sheriff's Departme...
06/06/2026

On this date in 2001 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero,
Sergeant Myron G. Deckard
Vermillion County Sheriff's Department
End of Watch: Jun 06, 2001

Sergeant Myron Deckard was shot and killed with his own weapon by a prisoner he was transporting to the jail in Danville.

On this date in 1985 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero, Chief of Police William Earl LeftwichColona Police Department...
06/06/2026

On this date in 1985 Illinois C.O.P.S. remembers our hero,
Chief of Police William Earl Leftwich
Colona Police Department
End of Watch: Jun 06, 1985

Chief of Police William Leftwich suffered a fatal heart attack while assisting at the scene of an accident on Illinois 84 in front of the Henry County Bank.

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