COVID-19 has claimed the lives of almost 500 law enforcement officers, between 2020 and 2021, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page, a database that tracks line of duty officer deaths.
Culpeper County Sheriff's OfficeHe had reached the rank of captain with the Culpeper County, Virginia, Sheriff's Department.
The father of two was respected by his co-workers, and in 2019 he was honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Culpeper Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Task Force for his work in support of crime victims.He was 50 years old."Tony’s death leaves a hole in our hearts and in our community that cannot be filled," Sheriff Jenkins said."His ready smile and warm embrace were well known to all.
MORE: 'Approximately 1,000' assaults on law enforcement occurred during Capitol attack, DOJ review finds "The National Fraternal Order of Police knew at the beginning of the pandemic that law enforcement officers on the front lines combating this pandemic would be increasingly vulnerable to contracting the virus," Yoes said."As we had feared, the virus has claimed the lives of many, and now includes a growing number of law enforcement officers.
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