National Police Week 2021 arrived in the wake of unprecedented pressure on law enforcement officers. Amid movements to defund police and budget cuts at large, metropolitan departments, Florida is on track for one of the deadliest years for police officers.
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TAMPA, Fla. A police officer intentionally veered his SUV into the path of a wrong-way driver to keep him from hitting others on Interstate 275 in Tampa, police and eyewitness accounts say.
Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen, 45, and Daniel Joshua Montague, 25, of Golden, Colorado, were killed in the crash early Tuesday morning, Tampa police Chief Brian Dugan said during a Thursday news conference.
Montague was driving more than 100 mph (160 kph) and likely intoxicated, Dugan said. Madsen, who was on patrol, was traveling at about 65 mph (104 kph) when the crash occurred.
“Officer Madsen is a true American hero,” Dugan said. “He deliberately moved his patrol car into the other driver’s path of travel. We believe Jesse Madsen was attempting to stop this wrong-way driver from putting anyone else’s life in danger by laying down his own.”
Community honors fallen Tampa police officer at candlelight vigil
A powerful tribute Thursday night as the Tampa community honors a fallen hero.
and last updated 2021-03-11 23:39:00-05
TAMPA, Fla. â A powerful tribute Thursday night as the Tampa community honors a fallen hero.
Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen died Tuesday morning after veering into the path of a wrong-way driver on I-275.
Police Chief Brian Dugan said the driver, Joshua Montague, was intoxicated and reaching speeds of 100 miles per hour.
Thursday night, hundreds gathered to pay their respects at Tampa Policeâs Roll Call of Honor.
âThis monument reminds you that no matter how vigilant, brave, and careful you are during the performance of your duties, you are still vulnerable,â said Dugan. âIt reminds you to continue to be vigilant and stand tall for the spirit of our fallen will watch over you.â
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