Robert J. Cottle

Robert J. Cottle was a respected and valued member of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) who was killed during combat operations in Afghanistan while serving in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Cottle had been deployed on active duty since August 2009.Cottle was appointed to the LAPD on Sept. 10, 1990.  His most recent assignment was in Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) as a team leader.  Whether Cottle was serving the people of Los Angeles or serving the people of the United States, he did so with honor, integrity and commitment.  He is survived by his wife and a 9-month-old daughter.