New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety - Juvenile Justice Commission, New Jersey
End of Watch Friday, December 4, 1998
Add to My HeroesEugene P. Harris
Corrections Officer Eugene Harris suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after having a physical confrontation with a juvenile inmate at the Brentwood Juvenile Medium Security Facility.
The juvenile was removed from the cell as a result of the incident, and as Officer Harris collected the juvenile's belongings, he collapsed.
Officer Harris had served in law enforcement for 15 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsOfficer Harris,
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 the state of New Jersey. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
R.I.P.;
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