San Antonio Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Saturday, September 13, 1975
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 543
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: September 13, 1975
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer George Copeland and Police Officer James Bennett were struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic around an accident scene.
Officer Copeland was survived by his wife and two sons.