Winston-Salem Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch: Saturday, September 9, 1961
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: September 9, 1961
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Al Kinard was killed in a motorcycle accident while he was on patrol. The motorcycle left the roadway and struck a curb and light pole, killing him instantly.
Patrolman Kinard's death led to new rules mandating helmets.