Adams County Sheriff's Office, Colorado
End of Watch Tuesday, July 27, 1999
Add to My HeroesRobert Bishop Pollock
Deputy Robert Pollock died after being overcome by heat during a training session.
He was one of six deputies learning how to conduct building searches when he began to feel ill, went outside, and sat down. He then stopped breathing and had no heartbeat. The other deputies on the scene began CPR, and he was flown to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. At the time of his death, the nation had been in a severe heat wave for several weeks.
Deputy Pollack had served with the Adams County Sheriff's Office for three years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Training accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Pollock,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Adams County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
July 27, 2024
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