Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch: Monday, September 25, 1972
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Drowned
Date of Incident: September 25, 1972
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Dana Harwood drowned at the Harbor Dock at the Maine Avenue Pier while attempting to dock a 16-foot rowboat.
He attempted to start the motor while it was in gear, causing the boat to lurch forward. He was knocked into the water and struck his head.
His body was recovered several hours later.
Officer Harwood had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for three years. He was survived by his mother and grandmother.