Birmingham Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Saturday, March 11, 1978
Add to My HeroesJames Earl Rhodes
Police Officer James Rhodes was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by another vehicle while he escorted a funeral.
Officer Rhodes was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Birmingham Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 9 years
- Badge 149
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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