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Fox News
14-05-2025
- Fox News
FBI DIRECTOR KASH PATEL: Law enforcement has our backs. Let's show we have theirs
Across the country, law enforcement officers are answering the call — serving with courage, conviction, and a commitment to protect their communities no matter the cost. They stand between order and chaos, often without thanks, and too often under threat. We will always stand with them. According to the FBI's latest report, 64 officers were killed in the line of duty last year. Already in 2025, we've lost 18 more. These are not just numbers — they are people, lives, and legacies. They are reminders that the work of law enforcement remains among the most difficult and dangerous in our country. Yet despite the risks, officers across America continue to show up — every shift, every call, every crisis — to keep you safe. Since becoming FBI director in February, I've made it a personal priority to reach out to every chief and sheriff who has lost an officer this year. It may be the hardest part of the job, and every conversation is heartbreaking, but it's a complete must. Every one of them reflects the strength, character, and deep sense of service that define the law enforcement profession. Deputy Brandon Sikes of Columbia County, Georgia, was shot and killed during a traffic stop while serving a protective order. His wife serves with the same agency and continues to carry forward the mission they once shared. Officer Osmar Rodarte of the Marysville Police Department died in the line of duty during an operation targeting a violent, Mexico-based drug trafficking ring. He knew the risks — and chose to serve anyway. Sergeant Joseph Azcona of Newark, New Jersey, was killed while working to remove illegal firearms from the streets. He was shot by a 14-year-old — a stark reminder that our public safety challenges are evolving in complex and painful ways. These officers, and all the fallen, lived lives of honor and purpose. They ran toward danger so others could live in peace. That kind of service is not just noble — it's essential to a safe and functioning society. But this storied profession is under pressure. Officers today are expected to do more than ever: respond to fentanyl overdoses, dismantle gang networks, stop mass shootings, combat child exploitation, and manage the ripple effects of failed criminal justice policies. They endure long hours, personal sacrifice, and, far too often, public hostility. Recruiting challenges are real. We must meet this moment with resolve — not despair. At the FBI, we're stepping up. I've redirected nearly 1,500 personnel from Washington, D.C., to field offices across the country to ensure our agents are where they're needed most — supporting state and local law enforcement shoulder to shoulder. We continue to train officers nationwide through our Officer Safety Awareness programs — helping more than 90,000 officers stay safer on the job. We're smashing back against violent criminals, drug cartels, and trafficking networks threatening our communities. But the most important partnership of all is with you, the American public. As we mark National Police Week, I encourage every American to show appreciation — not just with words, but with action. Report suspicious activity. Cooperate with law enforcement investigations. Teach your kids to respect the badge. And when you see an officer, thank them. A simple expression of gratitude goes further than most realize. The officers we've lost this year gave everything to uphold the law and protect the innocent. The ones still serving today carry that mission forward — without hesitation, without fanfare, and without guarantees of safety. They serve with honor. Let's meet their sacrifice with a relentless show of force, action, and unwavering support. They have our backs. It's time we show we have theirs.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Yahoo
Marysville Non-Profits Hold Another Donation Drive for Fallen Officers' Family
Marysville nonprofits held a 'spaghetti feed' with proceeds going to Back-the-Badge Yuba and Sutter County to support the family of fallen Police Officer Osmar Rodarte. Those in attendance told Fox40 that there was no question that the community would do all they could to help. 'We need this as a people, a society, to come together to support those that are defending us and protecting us, and that's what being a community is all about,' Rigo Diaz, General Manager of Recology, Yuba-Sutter County, said. 'And the community of Yuba-Sutter, this is what we do.' 'I love this community, and I respect the police department and what they do for the community, and this was unexpected,' Joginder Sekhon, a Marysville resident, tells Fox40. 'It has affected the whole community, everybody's upset about it. I feel like crying right now.' Man nearly escapes garbage truck after being thrown in while sleeping Marysville Chief of Police Christian Sachs says he wasn't at all surprised at the colossal support the agency has received. 'Here, the Yuba-Sutter community is just second to none,' Chief Sachs tells Fox40. 'I mean, besides the fundraisers like every other day, to them stopping in to sit and check on us, walking down the street, stopping to give everybody a hug, it just warms your heart.' Some residents were so eager to support this cause that some showed up hours early, others, right on time. 'I really respect that everybody that lends a helping hand,' Roleane Helder, a Marysville resident, tells Fox40 while waiting for her spaghetti. 'We just are heartbroken about this wonderful young man,' Jean Younggren, another Marysville resident waiting for her Spaghetti, says. 'His family is without his income now, and he can't possibly have had a pension. So, you know, we just need to come together and help them out. So, yeah, it's just what small towns do.' The organizers hope that the proceeds can take some of the financial pressure off Officer Rodarte's family. 'There's nothing worse for these children that already lost their dad than to watch their mom have to go through this, and if we can relieve just a little bit of stress off her, just a little bit, you know, then we've done our job,' Angie Gates, Co-Founder of SoYouCan, who helped organize the event tells us. If you weren't able to make it to Friday's event, you can check out Back The Badge Yuba-Sutter County to offer any support you can. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Yahoo
How you can help Marysville Officer Rodartes family
There are immediate opportunities to support the family of Marysville Police Officer Osmar Rodarte, killed in the line of duty Wednesday morning. Back the Badge Yuba-Sutter is a registered charity formed in Yuba City for the purpose of supporting law enforcement in Sutter and Yuba counties. They are coordinating financial donations to be provided to Rodarte's family. * Donations can be dropped off at the Yuba County Sheriff's Office (720 Yuba Street in Marysville). Make checks payable to Back the Badge Yuba-Sutter. The records lobby is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Checks can be mailed directly to Back the Badge at PO Box 1834, Yuba City, CA, 95992. * Local SWAT team officers will be selling tri-tip and Rolling Stone Pizza's Slice of Respect will be offering pizza for a three hour period from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Habitat for Humanity parking lot at First and D streets in Marysville, with donations going to Back the Badge to give to the Rodarte family. Minimum donation of $40 for tri-tip, and minimum donation of $20 for pizza. * The Silver Dollar Saloon at First and D streets in Marysville is donating 50 percent of every hamburger sold now through Sunday to Back the Badge. On its Facebook page, Back the Badge Yuba-Sutter advertises an upcoming fund raiser at Hard Rock Live, a comedy show on May 5.
