Keller police mourn loss of veteran officer, highlighting importance of mental health support

KELLER, Texas — The Keller Police Department is grieving the loss of Corporal Matt Moore, a 19-year veteran who died by suicide early Sunday morning. Moore, who had served the residents of Keller and Westlake since 2006, was named the department’s 2023 Supervisor of the Year.Moore was a dedicated officer who rose through the ranks as a detective, field training officer, and corporal, according to a press release from the Keller Police Department. He was also remembered as a friend, mentor, and confidant, as well as a loving husband and father.The department emphasized the need to destigmatize mental health issues, particularly among those in law enforcement, noting that officers and firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty. Moore is…..

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