Sergeant Joseph I. Cordes, III

Sergeant Joseph I. Cordes, III | Swampscott Police Department, Massachusetts
Swampscott Police Department, Massachusetts
Sergeant Joseph I. Cordes, III

Swampscott Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Monday, May 25, 1998

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Joseph I. Cordes, III

Sergeant Joseph Cordes died of a heart attack while writing a police report in the station's booking room.

Sergeant Cordes had served with the Swampscott Police Department for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, and brother.

Bio

  • Age 55
  • Tour 25 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack

arrest

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Sergeant Cordes, it has been 26 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 25 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 27, 2024

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