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Deputy Damian Bost, an eight-year veteran of the Columbus County (NC) Sheriff’s Office, was killed when a semi-truck slammed into the lights-activated patrol unit he was sitting in a highway median near a construction site. He leaves behind his wife, two children, and his parents.
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Deputy Erika Serrato, a six-year veteran of the Montgomery County (TX) Sheriff’s Office, was killed while directing traffic at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash. As she stood by two patrol units that had lights activated, a large commercial vehicle struck her. After being transported to a hospital, she died of the injuries she sustained
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Officer Trevor Howard, who had served with the Marked Tree (AR) Police Department for just two months, was killed when a car ran a stop sign and slammed into the passenger side of a patrol unit he was riding in with another officer. Officer Howard was in the passenger seat.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚? 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣! For law enforcement officers, what feels like a harmless off-duty post can quickly become a departmental issue, a media headline, or courtroom evidence. In the digital age, what you share isn't just content - it's intelligence that can compromise your safety and your career. Read why agencies must implement clear policies and training before the next post becomes a crisis. 👇

One Post, Lasting Consequences: Social Media Risks for Police - Calibre Press By Colin Gallagher It takes seconds. A quick scroll. A laugh at a meme. A reaction to a political post. Maybe a photo from the shift, nothing sensitive, just something you’re proud of. You hit “share,” and move on with your day. But in today’s environment, that single action can become the m...