Detective Francis W. Sears

Detective Francis W. Sears | Springfield Police Department, Massachusetts
Springfield Police Department, Massachusetts
Detective Francis W. Sears

Springfield Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Monday, September 11, 1967

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Francis W. Sears

Detective Sears and several officers had conducted a raid of a home and arrested two suspects for armed robbery. While questioning the suspects Detective Sears suffered a fatal heart attack.
He had been with the agency for 13 years and was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

  • Age 43
  • Tour 13 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack
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Detective Sears, it has been 56 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 law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 11, 2023

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