03/29/2026
Today, we pause to honor the life, service, and sacrifice of Officer Nick Rodman — a hero who gave everything in the line of duty.
Officer Rodman responded without hesitation to a call of gunfire during a domestic incident, answering the call to protect others in their most vulnerable moments. While joining fellow officers in pursuit of a suspect, his patrol vehicle — lights and siren activated — was struck during a turn. Despite the swift efforts of his brothers and sisters in uniform to get him to the hospital, Officer Rodman succumbed to his injuries after a courageous fight.
But Officer Rodman’s legacy is not defined solely by how he died — it is defined by how he lived.
Beyond the badge, Nick Rodman was a protector in every sense of the word. He quietly went above and beyond for victims of domestic violence, delivering food, clothing, and essential items to those in need at the Center for Women and Families. His compassion created a tradition of service that continues today in his honor — a lasting reminder that true heroism is found not only in moments of danger, but in acts of kindness no one else sees.
He leaves behind a loving wife, two children, and a proud family dedicated to service — including his father, a retired officer, and his brother, who continues to serve. Their strength reflects the same courage Officer Rodman showed every day.
We will never forget his sacrifice.
We will always carry forward his legacy.
And we will continue to serve with the same heart, bravery, and compassion that defined Officer Nick Rodman.
End of Watch — but never out of our hearts.
