Savannah Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Monday, September 26, 1966
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: September 26, 1966
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Released after serving sentence
Officer Jimmy Bland was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver. The suspect served a 15-year prison sentence and was released in 1981.
Officer Bland had served with the Savannah Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and four children.