Corporal Alfredo Banos, Lee County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Corporal Alfredo Banos

Lee County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Saturday, January 20, 2001

Alfredo Banos

Corporal Alfredo Banos was killed in an automobile accident while responding to backup another officer and to serve as a Spanish translator at a machete fight several miles away.

Corporal Banos was driving eastbound when his patrol car slid into the westbound lane while going around a curve. His vehicle was then struck on the driver's side by another vehicle, causing it to burst into flames upon impact. The roadway had been wet from heavy rains at the time of the accident.

Corporal Banos had been employed with the Lee County Sheriff's Office for ten years.

Bio

Age 52
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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The Sheriffs of Florida and their deputies will never forget the sacrifice you and your family made to uphold our laws and protect society.

Your name has been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.

A scripture inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial:

"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children
of God." Matthew 5:9

Executive Director Steve Casey
Florida Sheriffs Association

August 20, 2016