Thief River Falls Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch Monday, January 28, 1974
Add to My HeroesRoy Leonard Pederson
Chief Pederson was killed in an aircraft accident while he and two members of the city council were en route to Owatonna to inspect law enforcement facilities. The two council members and the pilot were also killed.
Chief Pederson was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOn September 7, 2018 I had the honor of meeting Chief Pederson’s surviving wife in the city of Jordan and she told me about her loss and his legacy. We spoke about how times have changed in law enforcement since his passing. Una Stamus.
Jacob Rudolph
Jordan Police Department
September 8, 2018
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