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Beyond the Call of Duty Beyond the Call of Duty is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to 1st Responders.

Today we remember Senior Police Officer Phoukham Tran Senior Police Officer  Tran succumbed to injuries he received when...
11/03/2026

Today we remember Senior Police Officer Phoukham Tran

Senior Police Officer Tran succumbed to injuries he received when he was struck by a drunk driver at the intersection of East 30th Street and East Grand Avenue in Des Moines on August 19, 2011.

Officer Tran was directing traffic at the Iowa State Fair when the driver of a pickup hit him and threw him 47 feet into the air. He was transported to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics where he was treated for traumatic brain injury, broken ribs, and ruptured spleen.

The driver was convicted of serious injury by vehicle, operating while intoxicated-2nd offense, and possession of a controlled substance and was sentenced to seven years.

Officer Tran remained wheelchair-bound, suffering from seizures and speech, memory, vision, and coordination issues. On November 2, 2023, he passed away from his injuries.

Officer Tran had served with the Des Moines Police Department as a police officer for over 12 years and was a cadet with the agency for 18 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Today we rememberMajor Jorge SanchezMajor Jorge Sanchez was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by another vehi...
11/02/2026

Today we rememberMajor Jorge Sanchez

Major Jorge Sanchez was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by another vehicle at the intersection of Southwest 8th Street and 137th Avenue.

He was en route to the Miami Police Department headquarters when his motorcycle was struck from behind as he was stopped at the light at the intersection. The vehicle that struck him then collided with four other vehicles.

Major Sanchez was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Major Sanchez served with the Miami Police Department for 21 years. He is survived by his three children, mother, and fiancee. His son is also a Miami police officer.

Today we remember Deputy Sheriff Loren Yalith VasquezDeputy Sheriff Loren Vasquez drowned after her patrol car was caugh...
11/01/2026

Today we remember Deputy Sheriff Loren Yalith Vasquez

Deputy Sheriff Loren Vasquez drowned after her patrol car was caught into floodwaters near the intersection of FM 362 and Hoover Lane.

She was responding to investigate reports of high water when her patrol car was swept into a water-filled ditch and overturned. After considerable effort, other deputies were able to remove her from the vehicle. She was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital Cypress where she was pronounced dead.

Deputy Vasquez had served with the Waller County Sheriff's Office for only five months and was on her third shift after completing field training. She was also a volunteer firefighter for the city of Brookshire.

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Today we remember Police Officer Logan K. MedlockPolice Officer Logan Medlock was killed when his patrol car was struck ...
10/30/2026

Today we remember Police Officer Logan K. Medlock

Police Officer Logan Medlock was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver at the intersection of KY 229 and South Main Street at 12:50 am.

Officer Medlock was driving southbound on South Main Street when the pickup truck ran a stoplight and struck the patrol car, pushing it into the adjacent cemetery. The investigation revealed he was driving 70 mph in a 35 zone.

Officer Medlock succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The driver was arrested and charged with the murder of a police officer and driving under the influence. In 2024, he was convicted of murder and sentenced to 20 years.

Officer Medlock had served with the London Police Department for three years and had previously served with the Laurel County Correctional Center for one year. Survivors include his wife and son.

Today we remember Staff Sergeant Jesse Edward SherrillStaff Sergeant Jesse Sherrill was killed in a vehicle crash on I-9...
10/28/2026

Today we remember Staff Sergeant Jesse Edward Sherrill

Staff Sergeant Jesse Sherrill was killed in a vehicle crash on I-95 in Portsmouth at about 12:30 am.

He was providing police assistance to a work crew that was installing rumble strips on the shoulder of I-95 when his patrol car was struck from behind by a tractor-trailer. He was transported to Portsmouth Regional Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was charged with negligent homicide and reckless conduct with a deadly weapon.

Sergeant Sherrill had served with the New Hampshire State Police for 19 years and was the assistant commander of Troop A. He had previously served with the Hooksett Police Department for one year. Sergeant Sherrill is survived by his wife and two children.

Today we remember Deputy Sheriff Andrew NuñezDeputy Sheriff Andrew Nuñez was shot and killed near a residence in the 123...
10/28/2026

Today we remember Deputy Sheriff Andrew Nuñez

Deputy Sheriff Andrew Nuñez was shot and killed near a residence in the 12300 block of Hollyhock Drive in Rancho Cucamonga at approximately 12:37 p.m.

Deputy Nuñez was responding to a call of a woman being threatened by an armed man in Rancho Cucamonga. When Deputy Nuñez arrived, the armed man shot him in the head and then fled on a motorcycle.

Deputy Nuñez was immediately transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, where, despite lifesaving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.

Local law enforcement tracked the suspect on his motorcycle along the 210 highway, where he led them on a high-speed pursuit until he was knocked off his motorcycle by a sedan that swerved into his lane. He was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

The suspect was charged with murder with two special circumstances: the killing of a peace officer in the line of duty and killing a peace officer in order to escape. He was also charged with attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment, and four counts of assault with a deadly weapon.

Deputy Nuñez had served with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for six years. He is survived by his expectant wife, two-year-old daughter, his mother, and four siblings.

Today we remember Police Officer Tyler Nathaniel TimminsPolice Officer Tyler Timmins was shot and killed while investiga...
10/26/2026

Today we remember Police Officer Tyler Nathaniel Timmins

Police Officer Tyler Timmins was shot and killed while investigating a stolen vehicle in the parking lot of a Speedway gas station at the intersection of Illinois 111 and Chains of Rocks Road at about 8:00 am.

He was approaching the pickup truck when a subject opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. The subject who shot him was arrested by other officers at the scene.

Officer Timmins was taken to a local hospital before being transferred to SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He died a short time later.

Officer Timmins had served with the Pontoon Beach Police Department for 18 months. He had previously served with the Roxana Police Department, Wordon Police Department, and Hartford Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his wife and stepdaughter.

Today we remember Chief of Police Stephen EvansChief of Police Stephen Evans was killed in a vehicle crash in the 5000 b...
10/26/2026

Today we remember Chief of Police Stephen Evans

Chief of Police Stephen Evans was killed in a vehicle crash in the 5000 block of U.S. Highway 77 at about 5:00 pm.

He was attempting to make a U-turn when his patrol car was struck by an oncoming vehicle. Chief Evans succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Chief Evans served as a part-time officer with the Burns Police Department and as a full-time deputy with the Butler County Sheriff's Office for 16 months. He was the Burns Police Department's only officer. He had previously served with the Kansas Department of Corrections for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, three children, parents, and brother.

Today we remember Sergeant Thomas DuranSergeant Thomas Duran succumbed to injuries sustained in a hit-and-run crash whil...
10/25/2026

Today we remember Sergeant Thomas Duran

Sergeant Thomas Duran succumbed to injuries sustained in a hit-and-run crash while conducting a traffic stop on Watts Street near Wilson Street in El Reno.

Shortly before 2:00 a.m., Sergeant Duran was flagged down by a pedestrian. As he spoke with the man on the roadside, a passing vehicle struck him and fled the scene. The pedestrian moved Sergeant Duran to safety and called for assistance.

Sergeant Duran was airlifted to the University of Oklahoma Health Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. His organs were donated following his passing, continuing his legacy of service.

The driver was arrested the following day and charged with failure to stop at an accident resulting in great bodily injury and assault and battery with a deadly weapon.

Sergeant Duran had served with the El Reno Police Department for 14 years. He had previously served with the Enid Police Department and worked as a detention officer with the Edmond Police Department. He is survived by his wife and four children.

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