Patrolman Frank J. Blazek

Frank J. Blazek

Officer Frank Blazek arrested an offender responsible for more than thirty-five armed robberies. As Officer Blazek was transporting the suspect to the station, the suspect suddenly attacked the officer. Following a struggle, the suspect gained control of the officer’s service weapon, shot once as he was fleeing and fatally struck the Officer Blazek. The suspect was apprehended two weeks later.