Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Steven Ticer was struck and killed by a drunk driver while searching for a narcotics suspect following a pursuit. The suspect had fled through a field just outside city limits and Officer Ticer was assisting with creating a perimeter when he was struck. Officer Ticer was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The drunk driver was convicted only of DUI. Officer Ticer had served with the Florence Police Department for 11 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Ticer gave the Florence Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Florence community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Ticer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Steven Lee Ticer 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 AL, 405 of 643 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63% of this state's fallen. That is 8.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Florence Police Department, 1 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Steven Lee Ticer's cause is highlighted.
How Steven Lee Ticer Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted of DUI
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Steven Lee Ticer is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Steven Lee Ticer was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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