Florence Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch: Thursday, April 15, 1965
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 4005
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: April 15, 1965
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Walter Kotch was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car was struck on the driver's side door while he was escorting a funeral procession.
Patrolman Kotch had served with the Florence Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.