Plumstead Township Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Saturday, May 18, 2002
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 108/5708
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: May 18, 2002
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Joseph Hanusey was killed in an automobile accident while responding to backup another officer at approximately 2 am.
The officer lost control of his patrol car and struck some trees at Route 611 and Haring Road.
Officer Hanusey had served with the Plumstead Township Police Department for five years. He is survived by his wife, parents, sister, and two brothers.