New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Monday, April 30, 1979
Add to My HeroesRobert E. Betsch
Officer Betsch suffered a fatal heart attack during a stressful situation while on duty.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge 5688
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsOfficer Betsch, rest in peace. My dad was a long time NYCPD officer with the 102nd precinct. Thanks for the courage and dignity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 30, 2018
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