Police Officer Gary R. Farley
Nassau County Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Sunday, March 7, 1993

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: 2736

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Friday, March 5, 1993
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Fined $500

Officer Farley suffered a fatal heart attack after being punched in the chest two days earlier at the scene of a domestic dispute. He began experiencing chest pains and collapsed the following day. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to the heart attack early the next morning. The suspect was convicted of obstructing governmental justice and fined $500.

Officer Farley had served with the agency for 7 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter. His son later joined the Nassau County Police Department.