Louisiana State Police, Louisiana
End of Watch: Friday, February 23, 1968
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: February 23, 1968
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Lieutenant Joseph Ferris was killed in an automobile accident on LA 749 in Opelousas. He lost control of his patrol vehicle on the icy roadway.
Lieutenant Ferris had served with the Louisiana State Police for 18 years and was assigned to Troop K.