Jacksonville Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 29, 1937
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: September 27, 1937
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Ballou succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident two days earlier while escorting the governor to a meeting. His motorcycle struck a pothole, throwing him into a telephone pole.
Officer Ballou had served with the agency for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.