Enforcement Officer Roderick Henry

Enforcement Officer Roderick Henry

Columbia River Inter-Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police

End of Watch Wednesday, September 14, 1988

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Roderick Henry

Enforcement Officer Roderick Henry was killed when he was struck by a train while conducting surveillance for illegal fishing activity.

He had climbed onto a railroad trestle near the mouth of the White Salmon River at Underwood, Washington, for a better view of the area when he was struck by a Burlington Northern Railroad freight train. Officer Henry was working in conjunction with the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission at the time of his death.

Officer Henry had served in law enforcement for five years. He was survived by his wife, three daughters, and two sons.

Bio

  • Age 39
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by train
  • Location Washington

fisheries enforcement

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Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 14, 2020

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