Richlands Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, November 15, 1962
Add to My HeroesBernard Trevor Lankford
Officer Bernard Lankford suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after being involved in a foot pursuit of a prisoner.
He had arrested a young woman and transported her to the police department's holding cell. The girl fled on foot when he opened the patrol car's door. He pursued her a short distance before subduing her. After taking her to the police station, he became ill. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away a short time later.
Officer Lankford had served with the Richlands Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsOfficer Lankford,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Europe fighting the Germans during World War II as a member of the 84th "Rail Splitter" Infantry Division. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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