Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation (Texas)

06/18/2026

DPS Trooper Sergio Romero tragically lost his life in the line of duty today. Our thoughts are with his family, loved ones, fellow Troopers, and all who served alongside him. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 💙🖤

AUSTIN – It is with great sadness that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the death of a Highway Patrol Trooper following a traffic crash in Childress County.Trooper Sergio Romero, 27, was attempting to conduct a traffic stop along US-287 near Childress, around 4:00 p.m. on Wedn...

05/15/2026

On National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, we honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of the law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.

Today serves as a solemn reminder of the risks carried by those who wear the badge and the lasting impact their sacrifice leaves behind on families, departments, and communities across the nation.

We remember the fallen and honor their legacy. 💙

05/10/2026

🎓 Fifteen futures, one shared legacy. ✨
3-part series, part 3!

• Kayden Billiot, Wallisville
• Kelsey Wathen, Heath
• Lizzie Rule, Richmond
• Madison White, Adkins
• Natalie Garza, San Antonio

The Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation 2026 Scholarship recipients represent law enforcement families across Texas, each one carrying forward the ideals that define our community. 👏 Congratulations to all our 2026 scholarship recipients!

05/03/2026

🎓 Fifteen futures, one shared legacy. ✨
3-part series, part 2.

• Crawford Starrett, Cleburne
• Emily Torres, Amarillo
• Hannah Vasser, Bruceville
• Jayden Pliego, Laredo
• Jose Holguin, El Paso

The Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation 2026 Scholarship recipients represent law enforcement families across Texas, each one carrying forward the ideals that define our community. 👏 Congratulations to all our 2026 scholarship recipients!

04/29/2026

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04/26/2026

🎓 Fifteen futures, one shared legacy. ✨
3-part series, part 1.

• Adrian Nevarez, El Paso
• Airin Farmer, Fort Worth
• Blake Sullivan, Mansfield
• Charlize Gutierrez-Lopez, Grapevine
• Conner Haby, Castroville

The Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation 2026 Scholarship recipients represent law enforcement families across Texas, each one carrying forward the ideals that define our community. 👏 Congratulations to all our 2026 scholarship recipients!

04/24/2026

Prep day for the Ride for the Fallen. Bags packed, supplies sorted, mission in motion. 🏍️ Huge thanks to all the CLEAT staff, volunteers, and longtime RFTF/POMF supporter Sandy Haley for helping get everything ready for tomorrow’s ride honoring the fallen.

04/16/2026

📣 Last call to preregister for the 25th Annual Ride for the Fallen! 🏍️ rftf.net

The first 250 riders get a limited-edition 25th anniversary challenge coin (and trust us, you’re gonna want one). 🤩

Lock in your spot now and be part of honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. 💙

Register at rftf.net

(In person registration will be available beginning at 8am April 25th)

03/26/2026

⏰ One week left!! 😱
🎓 The POMF Scholarship deadline is April 1 for student dependents of Active CLEAT members!
Don’t miss this opportunity! Apply at cleat.org/scholar

03/13/2026

Honoring the life and service of Retired DPS Trooper Daniel Shown, who began serving the Texas Department of Public Safety in 1980. Trooper Shown recently passed from complications of a line-of-duty injury sustained in 1988 and is the 243rd DPS officer to die in the line of duty since 1823. 🙏

Service details are below for those wishing to pay their respects.

Visitation: Friday, March 13 | 6–8 PM
Funeral: Saturday, March 14 | 11 AM
Church of the Open Door
900 N Loop 340 • Waco, TX

Please keep the Shown family and Texas DPS in your prayers. 🖤💙