El Centro Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, August 12, 1948
Rubert W. Franks
Officer Rubert Franks was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty. Another vehicle pulled out in front of Officer Franks while he was travelling on Broadway.
Officer Franks had served with the El Centro Police Department for three months.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsThe Imperial Valley Law Enforcement Memorial remembers El Centro Police Officer Rubert Franks, who died in the line of duty , today in 1948.
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