Patrolman James Emory Rodine
Des Moines Police Department
Iowa
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 13, 1968

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 196

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Tuesday, August 13, 1968
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

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.