Germantown Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Saturday, March 21, 1981
Add to My HeroesRobert D. Backes
Officer Robert Backes was struck and killed by a vehicle struggling with a man he was attempting to arrest for drunk driving. The suspect he was struggling with was also struck and killed.
Officer Backes had served with the agency for 12 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Backes.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 14, 2020
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