Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, July 23, 1934
Ross Porter
Patrolman Porter succumbed to injuries received two months earlier in an automobile accident while on duty. He had been with the agency for 12 years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 264
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, May 23, 1934
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Ross Porter of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 74 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
July 23, 2018
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