Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, July 3, 1953
Add to My HeroesDennis F. Collins
Patrolman Dennis Collins succumbed to injuries sustained seven months earlier when the patrol car he was riding in collided with another vehicle and overturned.
He and his partner were responding to call at a local hotel when the crash occurred at the intersection of 64th Street and Kenwood Avenue. Patrolman Collins suffered severe injuries as a result of the crash. He suffered a blood clot and subsequent fatal heart attack on July 3rd, 1953.
Patrolman Collins was survived by his wife and two sons. One of his sons and a granddaughter both went on to serve in the Chicago Police Department.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Sunday, November 30, 1952
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsI wish I had met you Grandpa. Dad said you were a funny guy. If you were half the man he is, you must have been a prince. 3rd generation police officer. God bless you Grandpa! Rest in peace!
Derective Sharon Colby
Chicago Police Department.
December 5, 2021
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