When a line-of-duty death occurs, the Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation assists, supports, and provides resources for the affected agency. Our intention is to support the affected agency while respecting the needs and wishes of the family of the fallen officer. We are guided by the fallen officer’s family’s needs, requests, and wishes. Our presence and proven process allows agency members to grieve and participate in honoring their colleague without the pressure of funeral planning.

A line-of-duty death is defined by the Public Safety Officer’s Benefit Program as “the death of a public safety officer that occurs as the direct and/or proximate result of a personal injury or illness sustained in the line of duty; or directly related to duty.” Ultimately, it is the fallen officer’s agency head (chief or sheriff) who determines if a death is in the line-of-duty.

Planning a line-of-duty death funeral, while handling the associated investigation and routine calls for service, can overwhelm any agency. Our team of professionals integrates with agency personnel to assist with funeral planning to the extent the family and agency desire.

We understand the impact of such a tragedy and want to ensure the affected agency’s officers and civilian staff are taken care of. We are committed to the survivors.

Preparing for and responding competently to a LODD is every agency’s responsibility. A fallen officer, having sacrificed his or her life in service to both the community and co-workers, has earned an honorable, proficient response.

This Free, Two-Day Training Presented by the Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation addresses -

The Initial Response to a Gravely Injured Officer;
Initial and Continuing Family Support;
Initial and Continuing Support for Co-Workers;
Planning and Executing an Honorable Funeral with an Incident Management Team;
Lessons Learned from Survivors
Policy & Procedural Considerations;
Active Duty, Suicide, & Retiree Death Events.

Discounted hotel rates available at Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Boulder Broomfield/Interlocken for 129.00 USD per night. Only 1.5 miles away from training location.

FREE LODD Response and Preparation