Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, September 14, 2013
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 28 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Duty related illness
Date of Incident: September 14, 2013
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Rodney Jones died while representing the Detroit Police Department during a police motorcycle training and skills competition event at the annual Bikes on the Bricks in Flint, Michigan.
He was performing maneuvers on his department motorcycle on the 400 block of South Saginaw Street when he suddenly stopped it and fell to the ground. He was immediately treated by nearby paramedics and transferred to Hurley Medical Center, where he passed away.
Officer Jones had served with the Detroit Police Department for 28 years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, and parents.