Waterbury Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Saturday, December 13, 1997
Add to My HeroesBruce Hanley
Police Officer Bruce Hanley collapsed while chasing a suspect on September 19, 1982, after rupturing a lung wall. After collapsing Officer Hanley lapsed into a coma which he stayed in for 15 years until his death on December 12, 1997. The Waterbury Police Department kept Officer Hanley as a member of the department while he was in the coma.
Officer Hanley had served with the agency for only 1 year at the time of the incident. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 113
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Friday, November 19, 1982
Most Recent Reflection
View all 25 Reflections22 Years In Heaven ! Forever in Our Hearts and Prayers! Loved and Remembered Always! Love Susan Hanley and Family
Susan Hanley
Wife
December 13, 2019
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