Fallen Officers
Since the establishment of the Santa Clara Sheriff's Office, seven officers have died in the line of duty.
| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Sheriff Martin Roonan |
|
Stabbed |
| Deputy Sheriff William H. Hendricks |
|
Gunfire |
| Deputy Sheriff George Headen |
|
Accidental |
| Deputy Sheriff Hubert Wilson McAuley |
|
Gunfire |
| Deputy Sheriff Eugene Francis Denton |
|
Heart attack |
| Deputy Sheriff Douglas B. Miller |
|
Gunfire |
| Deputy Sheriff Paul Robert Bush |
|
Gunfire |
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