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Officer Robert A.
San Jose Police Department, California

Officer

Robert A. "Bob" White

San Jose Police Department, California

End of Watch: Sunday, January 27, 1985

Biographical Info

Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 2325

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Electrocuted
Date of Incident: January 27, 1985
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Bob White was electrocuted while investigating a traffic accident in which a truck had rammed an apparatus resembling an electrical transformer. He apparently had gone to the front of the vehicle and picked up a fender which had been detached and came in contact with the power.

Officer White had served with the San Jose Police Department for over 2 years. He was survived by his parents, two sisters, and a brother.