Jefferson County Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Friday, March 6, 1931
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: March 6, 1931
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Clarence Rapson was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol on Hikes Lane between Hikes Point and Bardstown Road.
His motorcycle skidded on gravel and then fell on him, causing serious head injuries.
Patrolman Rapson had served with the Jefferson County Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife, three sons, two daughters, two stepsons, three brothers, and two grandchildren.