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Officer Steven Paul Pollard | Mesa Police Department, Arizona Mesa Police Department, Arizona

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Steven Paul Pollard

Mesa Police Department, Arizona

End of Watch: Sunday, November 27, 1994

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 26

Tour: 1 year, 6 months

Badge # 10149

Cause: Struck by vehicle

Incident Date: 11/27/1994

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Pollard was killed when he was struck by a vehicle after pulling over a suspected drunk driver on US 60.

During the encounter Officer Pollard had a Motor Officer respond to conduct an in depth DUI investigation of the driver he had stopped. While the investigation was taking place, Officer Pollard returned to the drivers side door area of his patrol vehicle where he was struck and killed by a passing motorist.

The motorist who struck him failed to stop at the scene but was located a short distance away by another officer. Later during a trial, the motorist claimed to have dozed off while driving and was unaware of what exactly he had struck.

Officer Pollard had served with the Mesa Police Department for 1 1/2 years and is survived by his wife and daughter.

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I remember where I was when I heard the news that Steven was killed. I remember dropping to the floor in shock. I worked with Steven at the Mesa Police Department. Whenever he brought someone into the jail, he was always smiling. He was the nicest, friendliest person I ever worked with. I think of him often. I want want his family to know he isnot forgoten. I will never forget his sacrifice. I say a prayer for him whenever I pass by the spot in which he was killed. I am honored to have known him.

Dan Desjardins, Crime Scene Supervisor
Chandler Police Department, Coworker at Mesa PD
April 11, 2012

 

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