Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Daniel Hale was shot and killed while searching the interior of a house after responding to a burglary in progress at 517 South Western Avenue in Santa Ana. Both of the suspects were shot and killed by other officers. Officer Hale had served with the Santa Ana Police Department for three years and previously served with the Berkley Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son.
In Our Keeping
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- Added to badge.nw
- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Hale gave the Santa Ana Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Santa Ana community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Hale.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Daniel Allan Hale is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Santa Ana Police Department, 2 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Daniel Allan Hale's cause is highlighted.
How Daniel Allan Hale Compares
Offender Outcome
Both shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Daniel Allan Hale is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Daniel Allan Hale was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Santa Ana Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
