Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch: Monday, March 9, 1953
Age: 53
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: February 27, 1953
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Charged with reckless driving
Auxiliary Officer Arthur Reifeis died one week after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at 46th and Meridian streets.
The driver who struck him was charged with reckless driving.
Auxiliary Officer Reifeis had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife, daughter and four sons.