Chief Marshal James R. Kautz

Chief Marshal James R. Kautz | Long Beach Police Department, Indiana
Long Beach Police Department, Indiana
Chief Marshal James R. Kautz

Long Beach Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Thursday, December 4, 1997

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James R. Kautz

Chief Marshal James Kautz died from injuries he suffered one month earlier after being struck by a vehicle at the scene of an accident.

Chief Marshal Kautz was assisting the Michigan City Police on U.S. 12 near State Road 212 when he was struck at approximately 5:45 pm.

Chief Marshal Kautz had served with the Long Beach Police Department for 20 years and was a Vietnam War veteran having served two tours of duty and being awarded the Bronze Star three times.

Bio

  • Age 55
  • Tour 20 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle
  • Incident Date Tuesday, November 4, 1997
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