Mesa County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Wayne Weyler, who died from COVID-19 on Dec. 10, 2021, at age 64 will have his name added to the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial on
In 2021, the coronavirus caused 358 officer deaths nationwide, compared to 62 gunfire deaths and 22 fatalities from automobile crashes the second- and third-leading causes of death, respectively.<br/><br/>
The last two years have been some the deadliest years for law enforcement officers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the passing of a Beloit police officer due to the