North Bergen Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 15, 1959
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 3 months
Badge Number: 69
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: September 15, 1959
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Romeo Caino was struck and killed by a vehicle while exiting his vehicle during a traffic stop on Kennedy Boulevard between 26th Street and 29th Street.
Patrolman Caino had served with the North Bergen Police Department for 3 months. He was survived by his wife and two sons.
His son went on to serve with the Hackensack Police Department.