New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Friday, February 28, 1975
Add to My HeroesJoseph R. Tardiff, Jr.
Detective Joseph Tardiff was shot and killed executing a search warrant as part of a narcotics investigation.
He and two other officers were shot by a subject as they entered an apartment on St. Peter Street.
Detective Tardiff had served with the New Orleans Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Not available
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Deceased
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsDet. Tardiff,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Orleans. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
February 28, 2025
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