Honoring Those Killed in the Line of Duty

Code Professionals and Code Enforcement Officers

The list below includes Code Council members and other contributors to the building safety community who have been killed in the line of duty. The Code Council commemorates these individuals' noble efforts and commitment to building safety, and we extend our sincerest condolences to their loved ones.

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Jacqueline Summer Beard

State of Alabama
Environmental Supervisor
EOW: April 29, 2022

Jacqueline Beard was an Environmental Supervisor with the State of Alabama's Public Health Department. She had been an employee there for nearly 17 years. She went to investigate a woman who was attacked by a pack of dogs in Red Bay. By 6 pm Franklin County Deputies were called about a suspicious vehicle. Upon their arrival, they discovered Jacqueline deceased from a severe dog attack. The dogs began attacking another person and some were euthanized. The owner of the dogs has been arrested for manslaughter and is held without bail.

Alabama Department of Public Health stated, "Summer was known to her coworkers as an exceptional person. She was a tremendous team worker and was loved by those who knew her."

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Dennis Catanyag

County of Sacramento, CA
Environmental Health Inspector
EOW: January 14, 2021

Dennis, 46, was stabbed to death while he was on the job inspecting restaurants. The suspect was an employee at the restaurant, which just passed the inspection. Dennis was in his vehicle when the suspect opened the car door and began stabbing him. Another person was stabbed multiple times and is expected to survive. Dennis has been with the Sacramento County Environmental Health Division for 15 years.

"He was a model employee who was dedicated to his family and his job. He had a passion for public service and the health and safety of people in the community. He was very well-liked by his colleagues, who enjoyed his lively personality and respected his professional integrity," stated the County Executive.

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Charles "Chip" Case

City of Augusta, GA
Code Enforcement Officer
EOW: August 20, 2020

Charles, 41, had only been with Code Enforcement for a few months after switching over from Animal Control. He previously served three tours in Afghanistan and retired from the U.S. Marines after 20 years. Charles went to the property to post it as condemned. He returned to his truck and the suspect came up to the driver side window and fired multiple rounds. Bystanders immediately called 911, but Charles unfortunately passed away before ambulances arrived. There was a 9-hour manhunt over multiple counties with U.S. Marshals and ATF that led to the capture of the suspect.

Charles leaves behind a wife of 19 years and four children. A GoFundMe has been established for his family.

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Michael Tripus

Paradise Township, PA
Building Inspector
EOW: November 27, 2018

Michael responded to the counter of the municipal building where he worked at 8 am to assist a resident. Inspector Tripus was not associated with the mold case that the resident had at his property. The suspect was 73 years old and shot Inspector Tripus at the front counter.
The suspect pleaded guilty, but mentally ill. He was sentenced to 20-40 years in prison.

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Jill Robinson

City of West Valley, UT
Code Enforcement Officer
EOW: August 9, 2018

Jill had an open case on a property for nuisance violations. She arrived at the property to meet with the property owner. The owner pulled out a handgun in the driveway, shot Officer Robinson, and set her body on fire. The owner then set her City vehicle and neighbor's house on fire, killing several cats.

The suspect was sentenced to life in prison.

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