Ivey, Badge 44, A True Crime Story
Ivey, Badge 44 is a true crime biography, written as a tribute to Police Officer Jerry Ivey. Officer Ivey was killed in the line of duty on June 13, 1975 in Salina, Kansas by a habitual criminal. After the murder, the criminal would go on to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting family where he would meet a force greater than he was. This story is a heart wrenching tale of love, murder, loss and mourning, that will leave you wanting more. This true story will help you understand what a community goes through when a Police Officer is killed in the line of duty.
Ivey, Badge #44
Officer Jerry Ivey
On June 13, 1975, Salina Police Officer Jerry Ivey was shot and killed by a suspect after he attempted to stop a car used in a robbery moments earlier.
It is imperative that we not forget those that gave their life for the protection of others.
Officer Ivey was the fourth Salina Police Officer killed in the line of duty.
Jerry was the 4th SPD Officer Killed in the line of Duty.
​​Here, Jerry Ivey's sons unveils the Salina Police Department Memorial Wall on May 16, 2016.
Ivey, Badge 44
is expected out in the spring of 2025