Fallen Officers
In the 86 year history of the Nassau County Police Department, 33 police officers have died while on duty. An automobile accident on Saturday, February 5, 2011 involving Officer Michael J. Califano brought to an end the nearly 18 year period where not one active duty Officer of the NCPD was killed.
Read more about this topic: Police Department County Of Nassau
Famous quotes containing the words fallen and/or officers:
“In the hope that it may be no intrusion upon the sacredness of your sorrow, I have ventured to address you this tribute to the memory of my young friend, and your brave and early fallen child. May God give you that consolation which is beyond all earthly power.”
—Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865)
“Now for civil service reform. Legislation must be prepared and executive rules and maxims. We must limit and narrow the area of patronage. We must diminish the evils of office-seeking. We must stop interference of federal officers with elections. We must be relieved of congressional dictation as to appointments.”
—Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822–1893)