Honoring the Fallen: Building a Compassionate and Coordinated Line-of-Duty Death Protocol

Saturday, October 18, 2025

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM MT

Location: Mile High Ballroom 2B/3B, Colorado Convention Center

When a public safety officer dies in the line of duty, agencies must respond with precision, empathy, and unwavering support. This workshop explores the complexities of Line-of-Duty Death (LODD) protocols, offering tools and resources to help departments prepare, organize, and execute a respectful and efficient response. Attendees will gain insight into key components such as official notification procedures, family support, ceremonial honors, and benefit coordination—including the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) Program. Command staff will have the opportunity to engage in discussion, ask questions, and learn best practices for supporting families and preserving the legacy of fallen officers.

Submitter and Speaker(s)

Andrew Cullen

Lieutenant, OIC, Hiring and Evaluation Section Recruitment and Employment Division
Los Angeles Police Department
Los Angeles, California, United States

Speaker(s)

Cristina Solis

Los Angeles Police Department
Richard Suviate

Los Angeles Police Department