police officer to die this year, shot and killed january 5 during the arrest of a wanted fugitive. he had been on the force three years and leaves behind a wife and young son. it s a hole who think will ever be filled. joe has left a legacy with each and every one of us. reporter: gunfire isn t the only danger. 46-year-old dale woods of ohio died january 7 working a crash scene. he was moving a traffic cone when he was struck by a pickup truck. even in death he saved lives as an organ donor. he has three children. officer clayton townsend died in arizona. he was struck and killed by another car as he approached the vehicle he had just pulled over. the driver who hit him admitted to texting and driving. he leaves behind a wife and 10-month-old son. he was truly a guardian of the people. he was known by all to be caring