Hammond Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch: Sunday, May 16, 1937
Age: 65
Tour of Duty: 36 years, 4 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: May 16, 1937
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Captain George Hanlon was directing traffic around an automobile accident when he was struck by a drunken driver and thrown 111 feet. He suffered fatal injuries as a result of the incident.
Captain Hanlon had served with the Hammond Police Department for over 36 years.