Lieutenant Joseph D. Ferris
Louisiana State Police
Louisiana

End of Watch: Friday, February 23, 1968
Cause: Automobile accident

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: Not available

Lieutenant Ferris was killed in an automobile accident on LA 749 in Opelousas, Louisiana. He lost control of his patrol on the icy roadway.

Lieutenant Ferris had been with the agency for almost 18 years and was assigned to Troop K.

 
Photograph: Lieutenant Joseph D. Ferris

Patch image: Louisiana State Police, Louisiana

Visit Lieutenant Ferris's memorial at www.ODMP.org