California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch: Saturday, April 6, 1985
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 10503
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: April 6, 1985
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Copleman was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a speeding motorist in Ventura County. During the pursuit an oncoming van swerved to avoid traffic, colliding head-on and killing Officer Copleman. The motorcycle driver was eventually apprehended and charged in connection with Officer Copleman's death.