Ridgefield Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Sunday, July 31, 1932
Add to My HeroesJohn Kingsley Palmer
Police Officer Jack Palmer was killed in a motorcycle accident while en route to a complaint about a fight at a local baseball game.
His police motorcycle collided with an automobile at the intersection of East Ridge Street and Governor Street. Officer Palmer suffered fatal injuries as a result of the accident.
In 1996 a city street, Palmer Court, was named in his honor.
Bio
- Age Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsOfficer Palmer, it has been 92 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement service.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
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July 31, 2024
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