New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Tuesday, July 24, 1951
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 16489
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: July 24, 1951
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Albert Poltie was killed in a motorcycle crash during training on Randall's Island.
Patrolman Poltie was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and served with the New York City Police Department for five years, assigned to the 94th Precinct. He was survived by his mother, brother, nieces, and nephews.