Fallen Officers
Since the establishment of the Rhode Island State Police, seven officers have died in the line of duty.
| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Trooper John Weber |
|
Motorcycle accident |
| Trooper Arthur L. Staples Jr. |
|
Gunfire |
| Lieutenant Arnold L. Poole |
|
Gunfire |
| Trooper Joseph J. Gallivan |
|
Automobile accident |
| Trooper Bradford G. Mott |
|
Motorcycle accident |
| Trooper Daniel L. O'Brien |
|
Weather/Natural disaster |
| Sergeant Walter J. Burgess |
|
Automobile accident |
Read more about this topic: Rhode Island State Police
Famous quotes containing the words fallen and/or officers:
“To help the fallen is a kingly virtue.”
—Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso)
“I sometimes compare press officers to riflemen on the Somme—mowing down wave upon wave of distortion, taking out rank upon rank of supposition, deduction and gossip.”
—Bernard Ingham (b. 1932)