Fresno Police Department - Fallen Officers

Fallen Officers

Since the establishment of the Fresno Police Department, 12 officers have died in the line of duty.

Officer Date of Death Details
Officer Harry S. Van Meter
Thursday, February 21, 1907
Gunfire
Night Watchman Lucius C. Smith Thursday, October 10, 1907 Gunfire
Patrolman Clay V. Helms
Monday, May 15, 1911
Train accident
Officer Charles L. Rouse
Sunday, April 16, 1916
Gunfire
Sergeant James M. Hardenbrook
Monday, July 31, 1922
Gunfire
Detective Frank Campbell
Thursday, January 15, 1931
Gunfire
Sergeant John Brame
Thursday, January 22, 1931
Gunfire
Officer Elmer Forsman
Monday, October 7, 1946
Motorcycle accident
Sergeant Salvador G. Mosqueda
Monday, August 20, 1973
Gunfire
Officer Lanny (Skip) Stevenson
Saturday, December 8, 1979
Gunfire
Officer John R. Hissong II
Saturday, July 4, 1981
Heart attack
Officer William E. Lehn
Tuesday, June 21, 1994
Vehicle pursuit

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