Copperas Cove Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, January 11, 2026
Reflections for Police Officer Elijah Garretson
To the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Elijah Garretson, I’m terribly sorry for your loss. Elijah is in the hands of God now. Rest easy hero!
Reserve Deputy (Retired) Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office
January 11, 2026
RIP brother…We come before you with heavy hearts, grieving the tragic and senseless loss of a brave police officer who was killed in the line of duty. We ask for Your divine comfort and strength to be with his family, loved ones, friends and colleagues as they navigate this unimaginable sorrow and pain. Wrap Your loving arms around them and grant them Your peace, which surpasses all understanding
Retired Police Officer Jeffrey Cleavinge
San Diego Police Department
January 11, 2026
Officer Garretson, a police officer should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your 7 month commitment to law enforcement, your family, and the Copperas Cove Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace, Brother!
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
January 11, 2026
7 month? Wish you had the experience of being Officer a lot longer. My condolences to your friends and family.
Sgt. D. E. Luke
Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office
January 11, 2026