Police Officer Norman C. Philbrick

Police Officer Norman C. Philbrick

Auburn Police Department, Maine

End of Watch Thursday, July 7, 1949

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Norman C. Philbrick

Police Officer Norman Philbrick was directing traffic at the scene of a major structure fire in Auburn when he was struck following the collision of two fire trucks in the intersection of Main Street and Court Street.

The force was so great that the handgun Officer Philbrick was wearing was bent to nearly a ninety-degree angle. To this day, the gun is mounted on a plaque at the police department as a memorial to Officer Philbrick. His badge number was also retired in his honor.

Officer Philbrick had served with the Auburn Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

  • Age 30
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge 17

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle

directing traffic

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Officer Philbrick, it has been 74 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 7, 2023

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