Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 30, 1987
Age: 66
Tour of Duty: 34 years
Badge Number: 8622
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: September 30, 1987
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Police Officer Arthur O. Jackson and his partner were involved in a vehicle pursuit of a stolen auto and a subsequent foot pursuit near 1950 South Avers Avenue.
The offender was apprehended by other district officers. Officer Jackson collapsed after driving another officer back to a patrol car.
Officer Jackson was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Chicago Police Department for 33 years. He is survived by three sons and his sister. He was predeceased by a fourth son who was killed while serving in the Vietnam War.