Investigator Brian Herbert - Osage Nation Tribal Police Dept. - OK - True Life Hero

Brian Herbert
- Apr. 17, 2024 -

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Resided:	OK, USA
Born:	May. 24, 1967
Fallen:	Apr. 17, 2024
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 56 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Osage Nation Tribal Police Dept. - OK 1071 Grandview Ave Pawhuska, OK 74056 USA (918)287-5510
County:	Osage
Dept. Type:	Federal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Investigator
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Death - Natural
Weapon Class:	Heart
Agency URL:	Click Here
Badge:	605
On The Job:	28 years

Bio: Brian Herbert was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to his loving parents Robert and Janet Herbert.

Throughout his life, Brian pursued education with a passion. He graduated from Will Rogers High School in 1986 and later joined the United States Army. His thirst for knowledge led him to attend various institutions such as Beckfield College for business studies from 2003 to 2006, the University of Kentucky for law school from 2001 to 2003, and the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Academy in 1995. Brian's dedication to his career was evident as he worked with the Logan County Sheriff Office's Drug Task Force, served as the Police Chief for Clay City in Kentucky, assumed the role of operations manager for Avalon Correctional in Tulsa, and eventually joined the Osage Nation Police in 2006. From 2010 until his passing, he worked as an investigator with the Osage Nation Attorney General's Office.

Aside from his professional endeavors, Brian was known for his warm personality and love for people. He found joy in simple pleasures like mowing the lawn, cooking delicious meals during holidays, and decorating for special occasions. An avid fan of OU Football, Brian's enthusiasm for the sport was unwavering.

In his leisure time, Brian enjoyed activities such as golfing and fishing on Kaw Lake while also ensuring the well-being of his beloved animals. His dedication extended beyond work into his personal hobbies and interests.

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	OK USA
Summary:	Investigator Brian Herbert suffered a heart attack while qualifying at the shooting range at 8657 Co Road 1701 in Hominy, Oklahoma. After completing the pistol qualification, he started complaining of heartburn and feeling hot. While resting at 9:41 a.m., he fell over and went in and out of consciousness. Investigator Herbert was unable to be revived despite life-saving measures. Investigator Herbert was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Osage Nation Police Department for seven years. During his 28-year law enforcement career, he also served with the Collinsville Police Department (Oklahoma), Logan County Sheriff's Department (Oklahoma), Walters Police Department (Oklahoma), City of Sparta Police Department (Kentucky), Clay City Police Department, where he was an interim Chief of Police, Barnsdall Police Department (Oklahoma), and Oklahoma State University Police Department (Oklahoma). He is survived by his wife, sister, uncle, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law.
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Last Updated: Apr. 29, 2024