OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PODCAST

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.

The Jerome (Jerry) Haaf Story

Oct 24, 2022

A gang ordered murder of a cop in retaliation for an alleged assault of an elderly black man on a bus, the subsequent murder of an alleged informant, a community afraid to serve on the jury, even defendents afraid to testify concerned the police won't be able to protect them from the Vice Lords and their leader Sharif...

Officer Down Memorial Podcast UPDATE - The Jerry Haaf Story

Sep 28, 2022

A gang ordered murder of a cop in retaliation for an alleged assault of an elderly black man on a bus, the subsequent murder of an alleged informant, a community afraid to serve on the jury, even defendents afraid to testify concerned the police wouldn't be able to protect them from the Vice Lords and their leader...

On This Day in History - 1977

Apr 30, 2022

THE DOUG CLAASSEN STORY Today we remember the service and sacrifice of Chief Doug Claassen from the Hayfield Police Department in SE Minnesota. It was today in 1977 that would change the course of Chief Claassen's life and the the lives of his survivor family members forever. Click this link for a preview. You can...

On This Day in History - 1999

Mar 13, 2022

THE DOUG CLAASSEN STORY

Today we remember the service and sacrifice of Chief Doug Claassen from the Hayfield Police Department in SE Minnesota. An undiagnosed injury from a violent assault would change the course of Chief Claassen's life and the the lives of his survivor family members forever - and cost Chief Claassen...

On This Day in History - 2009

Mar 10, 2022

THE THOMAS CARROLL STORY
A well respected and well liked Detention Deputy, Thomas Carroll served as an Adult Detention Center Deputy in Minnesota for 9 years following his service as a US Navy Veteran. A former Sheriff and Officer help tell the story of this man, his service to their community, and the sad and ironic...