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We are now assisting the family of Cpl. Torey Phelps. Cpl. Torey Phelps died in the line of duty on December 24, 2025, when he suffered a fatal heart attack at home following his shift during which he responded to multiple calls. Cpl. Phelps served with […]

The BackStoppers is now assisting Officer Lee Brousseau of the Pontoon Beach Police Department who was catastrophically injured in the line of duty; he suffered the loss of his right foot and lower right leg in 2026 as a result of injuries sustained in a […]

Kaleb Langsdorf, son of North County Police Officer Michael Langsdorf, EOW 6/23/19, has been making strides since he graduated in 2024. Kaleb earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Banking and Real Estate and a Masters of Science, Finance from Mizzou. He is currently […]

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we want to take this opportunity to recognize some of the women who make a difference to our organization. Officer Jackie Tabers serves as Family Friend. A BackStoppers Family Friend is a special person appointed to connect with the families […]

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we want to take this opportunity to recognize some of the women who make a difference to our organization. Barbara Brummet serves as Family Friend. She is the daughter of Chief (Ret.) Robert Dick, who began serving as a […]

The BackStoppers is now assisting Officer Colin Ledbetter of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department who was catastrophically injured in the line of duty; he suffered the loss of his leg in 2026 as a result of gunshot wounds sustained while engaging homicide suspects on […]

In celebration of Women's History Month, we want to take this opportunity to recognize some of the women who make a difference to our organization. Chief (Ret.) Margie Sammons serves as Family Friend. A BackStoppers Family Friend is a special person appointed to connect with […]

First responders, please stay safe, prepared and aware. The leading causes of first responder deaths in our 28 county coverage area are.. •  #1 Gunshot Wounds- Wear your body armor and maintain personal protective equipment and be proficient in their usage. Learn more here. • #2 Vehicle Crashes- […]

The 38th Annual Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses presented $1 million to BackStoppers for the fifth consecutive year! Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses has raised $14 million for our mission since 1987. For 38 years, Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses has been a marquee fundraiser for our cause. What […]

We are honored to provide assistance to St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officer Jeffrey Stoll and Officer Kelly Smith who were critically injured in the line of duty on January 23, 2026. Officer Stoll and Officer Smith were involved in a vehicle crash when an individual […]