This page is dedicated to the 24 officers who gave their lives serving the citizens of Des Moines. Their ultimate sacrifice is a testament of their dedication to protect this great city and its citizens.

Below you can find the names of our officers who died in the line of duty. By clicking on a name, you can find more information on each officer.  These officers were counselors, friends, peacemakers, law enforcers, and above all…family. We honor their bravery and dedication to this great city. We also honor the officers’ families who gave of their loved ones for the protection of Des Moines’ greatest asset…its citizens.  

Fallen Officer's Memorial

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” — Matthew 5:9

Fallen Officers

Name	End of Watch
Edward H. (Elijah) Wishart	07/01/1891
Frank Delmege	09/20/1909
George W. Mattern	04/12/1918
Charles Chester Jackson	12/16/1918
Cornelius J. McCarthy	09/27/1919
Ollie D. Thomas	08/20/1925
Gerald D. Pickett	09/24/1925
James A. Staggs	04/20/1928
Harry Ogilvie	07/12/1930
Rupert L. Shepherd	08/01/1930
James Joshua Cowart	12/07/1931
Harry Linn Booton	12/11/1932
Steven Tabor Howard	03/02/1935
George Wesley Schane	05/04/1942
Charles T. Andreano	07/30/1964
James Emery Rodine	08/13/1968
Brian Charles Melton	04/21/1977
Dennis Earl Hill	08/28/1977
Sean Wissink	02/11/2007
Roger Ray Hildreth	02/21/2008
David A. Bowen	09/29/2008
Carlos Puente-Morales	03/26/2016
Susan Louise Farrell	03/26/2016
Anthony David Beminio	11/02/2016