Police Officer Jaymes “Jay” Hughes suffered a heart attack on January 4, 2021, after he and other officers responded to an assault call at a casino in Spokane, Washington. Officer Hughes was attempting to detain one of the suspects when Officer Hughes collapsed. Officer Hughes was transported to the hospital and died two days later on January 6, 2021.
In addition to maintaining the Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial, Behind the Badge Foundation
delivers critical support to surviving family members after a line of duty death - from grief
resources
to financial support.