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OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PODCAST - Sheriff Scott Rose shares the stories of how we lost these heroes in the line of duty.  You can find more information about these cases, including  photos of the family and from the case files, on our website at www.officerdownmemorialpodcast.com. 

WARNING: Some episodes contain strong language and violent content.  Listener discretion is advised. 

 

Apr 27, 2026

In 1956, law enforcement in Le Sueur County looked very different than it does today. At that time, the entire sheriff’s office was made up of just two men—Sheriff Pat W. Smith Sr., and one deputy: Robert “Bob” Moravec.
 
Bob Moravec was more than just a deputy. A proud Marine Corps veteran, he had served his...


Mar 11, 2026

33 year old Arnold Ottinius Borson was the City Marshal for the small city of Ghent, located in the SE Minnesota County of Lyon.  He had been married less than two years and had quickly become a respected and trusted law officer in this small Belgian immigrant community.    
 
It was the early morning hours of Monday...


Jan 28, 2026

MURDERED DEPUTY ROBERT (BEEFY) LAWSON'S BADGE UNRETIRED 44 YEARS LATER AND REISSUED TO HIS GRANDSON 

On December 17th, 2025 the Itasca County Sheriff's Office un-retired Deputy Robert (Beefy) Lawson's badge number 703 and issued it to Beefy's grandson, Donald (DJ) Roberts.  DJ was just 2 years old when his grandfather...


Nov 30, 2025

South St Paul Police Officer Leo Pavlak was a newly hired officer back in 1933.  He joined the department during a challenging time in our state and country's history - years of prohibition, the Great Depression, and high unemployment left folks struggling in this community.  St. Paul had become a refuge for many of...


Sep 24, 2025

In 1925 the city of Minneapolis was home to around 420,000 citizens during a post WW1 era that was defined by the jazz age and prohibition.  The month of december had been a violent one in the city with the murder of a former U of M football star, a gun battle in a drug store, and a doctor kidnapping among...