[EUCLID, OH- 08/22/24] – Officer Jacob Derbin was murdered in an ambush on the 11th of May, when he attempted to search the backyard of the home of a woman who had called in a domestic disturbance plea regarding threats from an ex-partner. He was shot and killed by the suspect, but just before his death, he was able to warn his two other colleagues of the dangers, keeping them from harm. In response to this loss of life and act of ultimate heroism & sacrifice by Officer Derbin, Back the Badge 911 is donating $1,000 to his family to help provide some assistance in the aftermath of this tragedy.
To lose a 23 year old officer in an ambush attempt is a stark and cruel reality that those who give their lives to protect the public are neither valued nor regarded with the appreciation they deserve. In order to honor these men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving others, Back the Badge protects the interests of these officers through donations and the promotion of law and order in order to keep our communities safe from violence and harm. Officer Derbin’s high school alumni classmates have also started a fundraiser for a memorial to Jacob.
The first year officer died a hero, and Euclid Police Chief Scott Meyer stated, “there is no doubt that his actions saved the lives of four individuals,” as he used his last words to protect his fellow men. Derbin was sworn into the Euclid Police Department in July of 2023, and his death stands firmly as a harsh reminder that respect for law enforcement is at an all time low. Chief Meyer reports that Derbin served his community with “dedication and honor;” compassionately committing himself to his job daily.
In the letter to his family, National Center for Police Defense wrote: “God Bless Police Officer Jacob Derbin… The Board of Directors of NCPD and Back the Badge 911 hope this small donation is helpful in your time of need. Back the Badge 911 will also mint a Challenge Coin to honor Officer Derbin’s heroism.”
Back the Badge 911 is a project of National Center for Police Defense, a registered 501(c)3 organization dedicated to helping law enforcement officers in their time of need after an on-duty catastrophe, either through providing support and resources during a legal process or during sick leave due to a severe injury. Please consider donating today to help us support these heroes. All Donations are tax-deductible.
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