This memorial page is dedicated to law enforcement officers who paid the ultimate price…. And their families.

Sadly, across the country, many law enforcement officers will lose their lives this year while performing their duties. The Steve Young Memorial Scholarship Program, created by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, is administered by the National Fraternal Order of Police Foundation to assist the spouses of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

One Scottsdale Officer has lost his life in the line of duty. His family and loved ones are always in our hearts and minds

Sergeant Thomas Alan Hontz

End of Watch: February 20, 2002 Sergeant Thomas Hontz was killed following a training exercise when a piece of equipment exploded at about 1700 hours. He was conducting SWAT exercises at two vacant homes when a device used to puncture … Continue reading