Chris Cosgriff | Officer Down Memorial Page Founder
At just 19 years old, Chris Cosgriff founded the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP) from his college dorm room. What started as a student project has grown into the nation’s leading digital memorial for fallen law enforcement officers, honoring their sacrifice and ensuring they are never forgotten.
In this episode of Heroes Behind the Badge, Chris shares the incredible story behind ODMP, its evolution into a national nonprofit, and his personal journey into policing. From the first memorial he ever created to ODMP’s impact on parole hearings and police training, this conversation reveals how one idea became a movement that has touched millions.
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