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Facts, facts, details, freedomby the exercise It's up to them.
Florida. This is the Brian MudShow protected the pomp Beach's Tribute to those
who serve and sacrifice. Brought toyou by the pomp Beach County Sheriff's Office
and for the folks of PbSO appreciatethe support of the series. Most of
all, appreciate you. Thank you. May God bless you and keep you
safe. This is the weekly featuredesign to recognize those who've paid the ultimate
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price in service, but also theservice reminder of what our police do risk
every day they pund that bad lead, their families go to work, never
knowing what might happen next. Wehad, thankfully last year the fewest LODs
in the two thousands. Unfortunately weare not seen that maintained at this point.
Lds year every year are currently runningat a twelve percent higher rate.
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We lost one hundred and twenty threeheroes in the line of duty last year.
We've now lost fifty six heroes inthe line of duty one in Florida.
Also, through April, one hundredand thirty six law enforcement officers had
been shot in the line of duty. Was also an increase of one percent
over a year ago. We've lostthis hero since the previous update. In
Utah, Sergeant Bill Hooser was murderedwhen he was intentionally struck by the driver
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of a tractor trailer he had pulledover. The driver, who was involved
in a human smuggling operation, fledthe scene and was captured by responding officers
after a short chase. Bill issurvived by his wife and two daughters.
As we reflect on those we've lost, please remember the families of our fallen
as well. The average age isthirty nine, average twour of duty eleven
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years. In addition to losing fiftysix law enforcement professionals in the line of
duty this year, there are thirtyone widows and sixty eight children who have
lost a parent. Just wanted tomention on this topic. Pompache County Sheriff's
Office held its annual Fallen Heroes memorials. Seventeen deputies within the agency have been
killed in the line of duty.You can watch that ceremony if you like.
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It's up at Florida News on ourwebsite.