Officer Jimmy Lee Bland
Savannah Police Department
Georgia
End of Watch: Monday, September 26, 1966

Biographical Info
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Monday, September 26, 1966
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Released after serving sentence

Officer Bland was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver. The suspect served a 15 year prison sentence and was released in 1981.

Officer Bland had served with the Savannah Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and four children.