New Britain Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Wednesday, August 16, 1978
Add to My HeroesNorman Allard
Lieutenant Norman Allard was accidentally shot and killed while at the New Britain Police Department at 2:45 pm.
Lieutenant Allard was a United States Army Korean War veteran and had served with the New Britain Police Department for 23 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 23 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 65 ReflectionsHappy Father’s Day in Heaven, Dad.
Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. Today especially, I celebrate the amazing father you were and the legacy you left behind. I hope you’re surrounded by peace and joy in God’s presence.
“The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.”
— Proverbs 20:7
Love you always.
Daughter Mary Beth Gordon
Family
June 15, 2025
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