Fallen Officers
Since the establishment of the Cook County Sheriff Office 12 officers have died in the line of duty.
| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Sheriff Frank E. Nye |
|
Gunfire |
| Policeman Sam F. Kaiser |
|
Motorcycle accident |
| Policeman Frederick C. Bryant |
|
Motorcycle accident |
| Policeman Meyer Joseph (Jack) Lapine |
|
Motorcycle accident |
| Policeman Robert (Ruby) Schanbaum |
|
Vehicular assault |
| Policeman Frank J. Christian |
|
Vehicular assault |
| Deputy Sheriff Joseph Law Sr. |
|
Gunfire |
| Investigator John A. Rusnak |
|
Automobile accident |
| Investigator Michael W. Ridges |
|
Gunfire |
| Correctional Officer Jeffery Blakey |
|
Assault |
| Deputy Sheriff Alfred Brown Jr. |
|
Assault |
| Patrol Officer James F. Knapp |
|
Automobile accident |
| Correctional Officer Nikkii Bostic-Jones |
|
Vehicular Assault |
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