Ford County Sheriff's Office, Kansas
End of Watch Tuesday, September 23, 2003
Add to My HeroesBret Duane Tepe
Investigator Bret Tepe was killed in an automobile accident while driving on U.S. Route 50 near Spearville at about 9:20 am.
Investigator Tepe was on duty and driving his personal vehicle when a car traveling the opposite direction experienced a tire blow-out. The vehicle crossed into Investigator Tepe's lane and struck his vehicle head-on. He and the driver of the other car were both killed.
At the time of the crash investigators for the Ford County Sheriff's Office drove their personal vehicles while on duty to reduce the costs of purchasing vehicles by the department.
Investigator Tepe was a U.S. Navy veteran. He had served with the Ford County Sheriff's Office for 12 years and had previously served with the Goodland Police Department for one year. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 13 years
- Badge S06
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 138 ReflectionsInvestigator Tepe,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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