New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Thursday, March 26, 1992
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 24524
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: March 26, 1992
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Alcamo was killed in an accident while responding to a call.
Officer Alcamo and his partner were responding to assist officers from the New York City Housing Authority Police Department with a call of an emotionally disturbed person in the Edgemere Housing Projects. As they travailed on Beach Channel Drive near 105th Street, the patrol car hit a wet patch in the road and Officer Alcamo's partner lost control of the car. The patrol car skid sideways and stuck a utility pole on the passenger side, killing Officer Alcamo.
Officer Alcamo had served with the New York City Police Department for four years and was assigned to the 100th Precinct. He is survived by his wife.