Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Herzog was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a safe blower. He chased the man into the woods but was shot and killed by the suspect. The man later committed suicide when he became surrounded by a posse.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Herzog served with the Chickasaw County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the New Hampton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Herzog.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Frank A. Herzog 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 IA, 129 of 226 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.1% of this state's fallen. That is 2.9 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank A. Herzog's cause is highlighted.
How Frank A. Herzog Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank A. Herzog is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank A. Herzog was killed by handgun; .32 caliber.