Teaneck Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Monday, February 11, 1957
Add to My HeroesEugene James Deckert
Sergeant Eugene Deckert suffered a fatal heart attack several hours after he assisted other officers in subduing a violent and deranged woman.
After she was under control, the officers had to carry her to the ninth floor of the hospital.
Sergeant Deckert had served with the Teaneck Police Department for 30 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 30 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
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