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OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PODCAST

OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PODCAST

By: Sheriff Scott Rose
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 With each of these stories, Sheriff Scott Rose gives you a glimpse of what law enforcement officers and their families go through every day to help keep our communities safe. These stories take you back in time to the era and the community where we lost these heroes. You'll feel like you were there when we lost this officer. These stories are real and raw. Our mission is to ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten, and to show how our men and women who serve in law enforcement are true heroes every day they put on the badge. WARNING: Episodes may contain strong language and violent content that may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.Officer Down Memorial Podcast True Crime World
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  • The Leo Pavlak Story

    The Leo Pavlak Story
    Nov 30 2025
    South St Paul Police Officer Leo Pavlak was a newly hired officer back in 1933. He joined the department during a challenging time in our state and country's history - years of prohibition, the Great Depression, and high unemployment left folks struggling in this community. St. Paul had become a refuge for many of the most notorious gangsters of modern American history. John Dillinger and Billie Frechette, Ma Barker and her boys, "Babyface" Nelson, Alvin Karpis, and others considered St. Paul a safe haven at some point during their "careers." Minnesota became an epicenter of illegal activity, with major crimes committed across the state. In August of 1933, while SSPPD Officer Leo Pavlak and Officer John Yeaman were escorting bank messengers with one of the large stockyard's payroll, they were confronted by one of the countries most notorious crime families. This shootout left Officer Pavlak dead and Officer Yeaman fighting for his life. The hunt for these killers took the FBI all over the country. Officer Pavlak left behind his wife Pauline and his two children Eleanor and Robert. Officer Pavlak's service and sacrifice has influenced 3 generations of law enforcement officers within his family to serve careers with agencies in the Twin Cities metro area. His positive influence has impacted the lives of several generations of people in these communities - and he continues to make a difference today through his great great grandson who is currently serving in St Paul. You can see many pictures including original evidence photos, the BCA report, and many family photos on his memorial page at: https://officerdownmemorialpodcast.com/leo-pavlak This episode is sponsored by our friends at Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. WARNING: Violent content and strong language may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion advised.
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    53 mins
  • The Michael Lawrence Story

    The Michael Lawrence Story
    Sep 24 2025
    In 1925 the city of Minneapolis was home to around 420,000 citizens during a post WW1 era that was defined by the jazz age and prohibition. The month of december had been a violent one in the city with the murder of a former U of M football star, a gun battle in a drug store, and a doctor kidnapping among other violent crimes. 58 year old Sergeant Michael Lawrence, a 26 year veteran of MPD, was the leader of the 4th Precinct Gun Squad - a team dispatched to violent crimes where weapons were involved. This night Sergeant Lawrence and his team would go out on the hunt for a shooter who had just shot a grocery store owner in NW Minneapolis. The night would end with three shot, and two dead, including the murder of this MPD veteran who was planning and looking forward to his upcoming retirement. Sergeant lawrence was survived by his wife and four children, and was the 14th Minneapolis Officer to fall in the line of duty. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. WARNING: Violent content and strong language may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion advised.
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    18 mins
  • The Curt Felt Story

    The Curt Felt Story
    Aug 8 2025
    23 year old Curtis Alan Felt grew up in the community he was serving in Douglas County Minnesota. Curt didn't have family in law enforcement. He wasn't carrying on a family tradition. He simply loved this community he grew up in and felt the calling to do his part to help make it a little better, a little safer for his family and friends. His story is a stark reminder of the risks the men and women who serve take on every day they put on the badge. His murder also reminded residents that violence against law enforcement can happen anywhere - even in small rural communities like Douglas County. This young hero paid the ultimate sacrifice after being shot while in the offices of the Sheriff's Office - just 7 months after being married. His wife Donna and fellow deputy Bill Ingebrigtsen (Retired Douglas County Sheriff and MN Senator) help us tell this hero's story. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. WARNING: Violent content and strong language may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion advised.
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    44 mins
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