Officer Michael Owen Conley
Estes Park Police Department
Colorado

End of Watch: Saturday, July 31, 1976
Cause: Drowned

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Officer Conley and Trooper Hugh Purdy drowned while assisting victims of the Big Thompson Flood. Officer Conley was off duty at the time and in the area of Big Thompson Canyon when he heard of the need for help. He offered his assistance and was responsible for the rescue of at least 60 people before being killed in the flood.

Officer Conley was survived by his wife.

 
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Patch image: Estes Park Police Department, Colorado

Visit Officer Conley's memorial at www.ODMP.org