Chris Cosgriff | Officer Down Memorial Page Founder

At just 19 years old, Chris Cosgriff founded the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP) from his college dorm room.

What started as a student project has grown into the nation’s leading digital memorial for fallen law enforcement officers, honoring their sacrifice and ensuring they are never forgotten.

In this episode of the Heroes Behind the Badge Podcast, Chris shares the incredible story behind the ODMP, its evolution into a national nonprofit, and his personal journey into policing. From the first memorial he ever created to the ODMP’s impact on parole hearings and police training, this conversation reveals how one idea became a movement that has touched millions.

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KEY MOMENTS:

00:00 – Intro: Who is Chris Cosgriff?
02:15 – A 19-year-old’s spark for ODMP
07:45 – The first memorials and early impact
15:20 – ODMP grows into a national nonprofit
21:35 – From tech career to police captain
32:10 – Honoring the fallen & parole alerts
46:50 – Reflections, legacy, and ODMP’s future

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