Troy Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Saturday, June 17, 1972
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: June 17, 1972
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Joseph Brassard suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after being kicked in the chest as he and another officer attempted to arrest a drunk subject at a local bar.
He had returned home following his shift when he suddenly collapsed. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Patrolman Brassard had served with the Troy Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife and four children.