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Deputy Thomas H. Pohlman | Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

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Thomas H. Pohlman

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch: Tuesday, April 18, 1978

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 27

Tour: 4 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 4/18/1978

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Deputy Thomas Pohlman was shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest. Deputy Pohlman was on patrol when he smelled ether, used to manufacture PCP. He called for assistance but before back up could arrive, the suspect ran from the scene.

Deputy Pohlman started a foot pursuit and was able to capture the suspect. While the suspect was being handcuffed, he was able to gain control of Deputy Pohlman's revolver and shot him. Deputy Pohlman died at the scene.

Deputy Pohlman had served with the agency for 4 years.

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To Thomas Pohlman and Family,

This year I participated in the 2013 Police Unity Tour. It was an amazing adventure I could not have accomplished without the support of East Los Angeles Station personnel. It was an honor to ride and stand at the Candle Light Vigil in your memory. I wish I had taken the opportunity to ride in tribute to your service long ago. Next year I will again ride in your memory and will continue to do so for years to come.

The National Law Enforcement Museum is scheduled to open within the next few years. Each year I will bring something from East LA Station to place at your memorial in the museum.

Until next year, watch over us all.

God Bless.

Sergeant John C. Mosquera
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
May 19, 2013

 

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