Elmwood Park Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, October 5, 1924
Emil H. Johnson
Chief of Police Emil Johnson was killed in a motorcycle crash while attempting to stop a speeding motorist.
Patrolman Nels Christy, who was riding in the motorcycle's sidecar, survived the crash but was killed in the line of duty in a separate motorcycle crash on July 2nd, 1930.
Chief Johnson had served with the Elmwood Park Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsChief Johnson's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 11-29-16 to honor him.
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