Sergeant Richard Moore Betters, Portland Police Department, Maine

Sergeant Richard Moore Betters

Portland Police Department, Maine

End of Watch Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Richard Moore Betters

Sergeant Richard Betters suffered a fatal heart attack after evacuating residents from a burning building. After the evacuation he remained on scene and assisted with the investigation.

He completed his shift, which involved attending the funeral of a police department employee, before returning home. He suffered a heart attack overnight.

Sergeant Betters had served with the Portland Police Department for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 52
Tour 20 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Incident Date Tuesday, January 13, 2009

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Sgt. Betters,
On today, the 9th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Portland. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

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United States Border Patrol

January 14, 2018