Officer Rene G. Lacau
San Francisco Police Department
California

End of Watch: Tuesday, April 15, 1969
Cause: Heart attack

Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 19 years
Badge Number: Not available

Officer Lacau suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a violent stolen car suspect. The suspect was later subdued by four other officers.

Officer Lacau had been with the agency for 19 years and was survived by his wife, two daughters, parents and brother.

 
Photograph: Officer Rene G. Lacau

Patch image: San Francisco Police Department, California

Visit Officer Lacau's memorial at www.ODMP.org