Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Monday, August 19, 1963
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 138
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: August 14, 1963
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Calandro was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a car that ran a red light at the intersection of Joseph Campau Street and Vernor Street. He was thrown from the bike and sustained major head injuries. He died five days later.
Officer Calandro had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife, three sons, and three brothers.