Savannah Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Sunday, September 25, 1960
Age: 53
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 25, 1960
Weapon Used: Handgun; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Patrolman Dan Rolison was shot and killed when he responded to a burglary alarm.
The suspect who fired the fatal shot committed suicide as other officers attempted to arrest him.
Patrolman Rolison had served with the Savannah Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and two children.