Officer Patrick Joseph Pollock, Denver Police Department, Colorado

Officer Patrick Joseph Pollock

Denver Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Friday, December 12, 1986

Patrick Joseph Pollock

Officer Pollock was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of an armed robber. He and his partner were eating lunch when a call came of an armed robbery across the street from the restaurant. The officers observed two suspects run out of the business and gave chase. Officer Pollock chased one man into a residential area. As Officer Pollock ran through an opened gate the suspect ambushed him and shot him in the head. The suspect was then shot and killed by Officer Pollock's partner.
Officer Pollock had been with the agency for seven years and was survived by his mother and brother.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

Most Recent Reflection

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Dearest cousin Pat,
It's been 31 years today - I remember our last conversation a week before your death at a family Christmas party. I had recently graduated from the police academy and you were so upset with me because I was at the party on a Saturday night! I tried to explain to you that I was in the FTO program and therefore had the night off. We laughed because as a rookie I had the weekend off - you gave me so much crap!

In less than a week later while working patrol I was notified of a shooting in which a DPD officer was transported to DGH. My life changed forever that day - my mentor my cousin was gone. No longer around to share my LE experiences with - so sad.

But, I think of you all the time - I am still in law enforcement (started my 32nd year) and have worked through the ranks - attended the FBINA in September 2013 - the US Flag flew over the US Capitol that year on your anniversary date December 12th.

I remember how proud you were of me when I graduated from the academy in Sept 1986 - I hope I've continued to make you proud. I've felt you with me on my journey through law enforcement - my very own Guardian Angel.

Love and miss you cuz.....

Larry L Mundell
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Golden, CO

December 12, 2017