New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Wednesday, February 21, 1917
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 30 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by streetcar
Date of Incident: February 18, 1917
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Ralph Boylanddied of injuries he sustained three days earlier when he was struck by a trolley car while patrolling near the east anchorage of the Williamsburg Bridge.
Patrolman Boyland served with the New York City Police Department for 30 years and was assigned to the 13th Precinct, the present-day 7th Precinct. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and four sons.