Akron Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, July 8, 1925
Add to My HeroesHarold Rogers
Officer Rogers was killed when his motorcycle collided with a truck on Brown Street near Thornton Street while pursuing a reckless driver at 7:30 p.m.
He served 3 and 1/2 years with the department and was survived by his wife, mother, two brothers, and a sister.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 3 years, 6 months
- Badge 95
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Harold Rogers of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 67 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation
July 8, 2020
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