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Patrolman Burtis Birkhoff | Passaic Police Department, New Jersey Passaic Police Department, New Jersey

Patrolman

Burtis Birkhoff

Passaic Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Monday, April 15, 1935

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 10 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Incident Date: 4/15/1935

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Burtis Birkhoff was killed in an automobile collision while pursuing a youth who was fleeing on foot.

Patrolman Birkhoff had commandeered a car and was riding on the running board. The driver of the car stopped suddenly to avoid hitting the suspect and Patrolman Birkhoff was thrown to the ground.

Patrolman Birkhoff had served with the Passaic Police Department for 10 years and was survived by his wife and three young children.

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Rest in peace my Brother.

Kevin T Ryan
Ex Burlington County NJ Cop and Correction Sergeant.
April 15, 2008

 

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