Police Officer Jerome R. Christman, Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida

Police Officer Jerome R. Christman

Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Saturday, December 3, 1960

Jerome R. Christman

Police Officer Jerome Christman was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a silent alarm at a bank.

As he approached the intersection of SW 112th Street and SW 87th Avenue he observed another car that he thought he was going to enter the intersection. He attempted to take evasive action and lost control of his patrol car. The patrol car struck a pole and he was thrown from the vehicle. The pole, which was cracked, then fell onto Officer Christman's body, killing him.

Officer Christman had served with the Metro-Dade Police Department for one year.

Bio

Age 23
Tour 1 year
Badge 268

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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Your name has been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.

A scripture inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial:

"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children
of God." Matthew 5:9

Executive Director Steve Casey
Florida Sheriffs Association

August 27, 2016