Patrolman Donald W. Redfern, Albuquerque Police Department, New Mexico

Patrolman Donald W. Redfern

Albuquerque Police Department, New Mexico

End of Watch Wednesday, August 15, 1951

Donald W. Redfern

Patrolman Redfern was struck by a drunk driver and killed while directing traffic at the scene of a flash flood. The vehicle was traveling approximately 50 mph when the driver lost control and slid into Patrolman Redfern and two other cars. The driver was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Patrolman Redfern had been with the agency for over two years and was survived by his wife and son.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Charged with manslaughter

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There are three types of people in this world: sheep, wolves, and sheepdogs. Some people prefer to believe that evil doesn't exist in the world and if it ever darkened their doorstep, they wouldn't know how to protect themselves. Those are the sheep. Then you've got predators, who use violence to prey on the weak. They're the wolves. And then there are those blessed with the gift of aggression, an overpowering need to protect the flock. These men are the rare breed who live to confront the wolf. They are the sheepdog. …You know who you are. You know your purpose.

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Son of an APD officer

October 30, 2015