Patrolman Albert A. Willetts, Suffolk County Police Department, New York

Patrolman Albert A. Willetts

Suffolk County Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, June 3, 1971

Albert A. Willetts

Patrolman Albert Willetts was killed when his motorcycle collided with an automobile.

Patrolman Willetts was involved in a crash on Route 25 in Selden. A vehicle turning into a shopping center struck Officer Willetts’ motorcycle and he was thrown from his vehicle. Officer Willetts succumbed to head injuries sustained in the crash.

Patrolman Willetts was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 5 years
Badge 1238

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

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My brothers and I grew up with Al's kids and I always looked up to him. He was a giant in my eyes back then and a hero. I was 9 yrs old when he passed away and it rocked me. I'm a retired NYC Detective and Al was a big part of the reason I became a cop. He was a great dad to his kids and the kindest guy to the neighborhood kids too. I'm honored to have known him as a kid and even more honored to call him a brother in law enforcement. You will never be forgotten and memories of you will always be cherished.

Det. Donna Smith
NYPD

August 5, 2016