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Since 1853, 147 police officers have been killed while serving the citizens of Utah. The most recent was Ogden officer Nathan J. Lyday who was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call on May 28, 2020.
Deseret News Share this story A law enforcement officer bows their head in prayer during the annual Utah Police Memorial Service at the Utah Capitol on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Utah police officers, family, friends and community leaders gathered for the annual service honoring the 147 Utah police officers killed in the line of duty. Annie Barker, Deseret News Two names were added to Utah Law Enforcement Memorial this week. “Today, Franklin Schaerrer and Nate Lyday are chilling examples of the reality of the commitment which lies within each of these fine officers with us today and those acros...