Suffolk County Sheriff's Office - Line of Duty Deaths

Line of Duty Deaths

Since the establishment of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office, four officers have died in the line of duty.

Officer Date of Death Details
Deputy Sheriff William Henry Rafford
Wednesday, December 16, 1903
Gunfire
Deputy Sheriff George A. Stillwell
Friday, August 10, 1906
Gunfire
Deputy Sheriff Harold E. Vanderoef Jr.
Thursday, June 4, 1987
Struck by vehicle
Correction Officer Andrew Paul Reister
Saturday, August 9, 2008

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