New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 4, 1923
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 5524
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: December 4, 1923
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Alfred Van Cleaf was killed when his motorcycle crashed while he was pursuing a vehicle.
Patrolman Van Cleaf was pursuing a vehicle when his motorcycle skid on wet pavement, causing it to crash near the corner of Richmond Turnpike and Bulls Hill Road.
Patrolman Van Cleaf was assigned to the 63rd Precinct, the present day 122nd Precinct. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.