Correctional Officer Harold E. Bruette

Correctional Officer Harold E. Bruette | New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York
New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York
Correctional Officer Harold E. Bruette

New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York

End of Watch Wednesday, July 27, 1949

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Harold E. Bruette

Correctional Officer Harold Bruette died after falling from the top of a guard tower at the Clinton Correctional Facility at 1156 Cook Street in Dannemora.

Officer Bruette had just climbed a ladder to the top of the tower when he suffered a heart attack and fell from the guard tower to the ground.

Officer Bruette had served with the New York State Department of Correctional Services for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and four sons.

Bio

  • Age 47
  • Tour 20 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Fall

correctional Facility

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Officer Bruette,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New York. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 27, 2024

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