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Patrolman James Emory Rodine | Des Moines Police Department, Iowa Des Moines Police Department, Iowa

Patrolman

James Emory Rodine

Des Moines Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch: Tuesday, August 13, 1968

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 27

Tour: 4 years

Badge # 196

Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)

Incident Date: 8/13/1968

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Rodine was accidentally shot and killed with a new gun. He was working as a dispatcher at the time and had brought the new gun in to show his fellow officers. He accidentally dropped the weapon and it discharged when it struck the desk. The round struck him in the chest.
Patrolman Rodine had been with the agency for four years.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
March 3, 2008

 

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