Nassau County Police Department, New York
End of Watch Thursday, October 18, 2012
Add to My HeroesJoseph Paul Olivieri, Jr.
Police Officer Joseph Olivieri was struck and killed by a vehicle while investigating an accident in the HOV lane of the Long Island Expressway, near Exit 35.
He had exited his patrol car when another vehicle entered the crash scene and struck him. He was transported to North Shore University Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Olivieri had served with the Nassau County Police Department for 14 year and had previously served with the New York City Police Department for five years.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 19 years
- Badge 2846
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 186 ReflectionsDJ Joe, your smile and laugh ate missed by all of us in NCPD.
LT. Adam Scheiner
NCPD (Ret)
October 18, 2021
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