Police Department Command Staff. Cause: Automobile crash Officer Janet Julane Hinkle. Lateral officers are eligible to be paid at a level above the normal starting salary. "We can never thank Officer Talley or his family enough for their sacrifice, but we will not forget it. Fox News Audrey Conklin and Chris Eberhart contributed to this report. The funeral was held at Flatirons Community Church. Talley was the first Boulder police officer to be killed in the line of duty since 1994 and the sixth on duty death in the department's history, according to the National Law Enforcement. It is broken down into four primary sections: We continually strive for excellence and our goal is to exceed our community's expectations for public service. He would then call to tell me about it almost every single time.. What happened next was unexpected, he said, a moment that showed how Talley had taught his children to serve others first. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Job Opportunities | Police Department | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder police spokeswoman Dionne Waugh said the officer was responding to a call at 11:40 a.m. Monday with his lights and sirens on when he collided with a Volkswagen Golf in the intersection of Canyon Boulevard and Folsom Street. I am glad that everyone survived this dangerous encounter. In 2013, he and a small group of Boulder officers made headlines after rescuing ducklings from a drainage ditch. or redistributed. Many are alive today because of the actions of Eric Talley and other first responders and their bravery is a blessing to us all.". A person who freely and often gave his time and energy to others. He loved his family more than anything, Homer Talley said. After Talley died in the store, Drelles and others from the department drove to his home to tell his family. Boulder Police Chief Maris Herold said that Talleys compassion and approach to helping those in need is reflected by phone calls and letters from behavioral health professionals and those the officer helped on patrol. Boulder Police Mobile App. I'm just so sad for all the victims and the seven kids of Officer Tally. "Officer Talley says he hopes to empower us to be more vigilant neighbors, with direct access to the police department, and to give the police department a clearer picture of the community and our needs.". Authorities have not convicted any suspects in the case. Tucked into a picturesque valley below the iconic Flatirons, Boulderis an incredible place to live, work and play. Boulder Police Department, Colorado, Fallen Officers - The Officer Down An American flag drapes the casket of slain Boulder police officer Eric Talley as it taken into Flatirons Community Church on March 30, 2021 in Lafayette. Herold also said Talley taught his family CPR. King Soopers employee Nadine Morganflash waves the flag for Boulder Police Officer Eric Talley in front of King Soopers on State Highway 7 near the corner of Sheridan Blvd in Lafayette, Colorado on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.