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Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Robert R.J. Cottle
- Rank: P.O. III + I
- Serial Number: 27922
- Division: Metropolitan
- Location: Helmand Province, Marja region, Afghanistan
- Date Killed: March 24, 2010
- Cause of Death: Killed during Military Deployment in Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terrorism
Rememberance
Officer Cottle was on military leave assigned to the 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve., when his vehicle was struck by a IED. The blast killed Ofcr Cottle and another Marine. Ofcr Cottle is survived by his wife and 8 month old daughter.
Heroism. Valor. In memoriam.
Every day, the members of the LAPD put their lives on the line. We remember and honor the officers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty who have lost their lives while serving the people of the City of Los Angeles.