Standing on the stage set up outside Tampa police headquarters for the department's annual memorial ceremony, Mayor Pam Iorio recalled how she had to leave last year's service to visit John Armao, an officer shot while serving an arrest warrant. ...more

May 10, 2008

TAMPA - Standing on the portable stage set up outside Tampa police headquarters for the department's annual memorial ceremony, Mayor Pam Iorio recalled how at last year's service she had to leave to visit John Armao, an officer shot while serving an arrest warrant. Armao survived, but his injuries will prevent him from returning to duty. The annual service, she said, is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by the men and women of law enforcement. ...more

May 9, 2008