New Jersey Department of Human Services Police, New Jersey
End of Watch Tuesday, December 2, 1975
Add to My HeroesWilson McLaurin
Police Officer Wilson McLaurin suffered a fatal heart attack while assisting with the arrest of a subject on the former grounds of Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in Morris Plains.
The man had led officers from the Morris Plains Police Department on a vehicle pursuit after they tried to stop him for a traffic violation. The man fled onto the hospital grounds where the vehicle stopped near a staff housing unit.
Officer McLaurin and another hospital police officer came to the assistance of the local police and struggled with the subject before handcuffing him and placing him into a patrol car. Officer McLaurin collapsed two minutes later. He was transported to Morristown Memorial Hospital where he died a short time later.
The subject was charged with several traffic citations and assault and battery.
Officer McLaurin had served with the New Jersey Department of Institutions and Agencies for 25 years and was assigned to Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital. He was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 25 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Weapon Person
- Offender Arrested
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View all 4 ReflectionsNJ Human Services Honors the Department’s Police Officers as Part of National Police Week & Peace Officers Memorial Day
Posted on May 17, 2020 InsiderNJ News
NJ Human Services Honors the Department’s Police Officers as Part of National Police Week & Peace Officers Memorial Day
(TRENTON) – New Jersey Human Services is honoring National Police Week this week and Peace Officers Memorial Day today by recognizing the New Jersey State Human Services Police for their efforts to protect some of New Jersey’s most vulnerable residents.
Police Week is celebrated annually to recognize police officers around the country who lost their lives in the line of duty and to recognize officer achievements. Two Human Services Police Officers have lost their lives in the line of duty – Officer Wilson McLaurin, who died in the line of duty in 1975, and Sgt. Lawrence Bannick, who died in the line of duty in 1977.
The New Jersey Human Services Police serve and protect individuals across New Jersey, including children, individuals with disabilities, and others.
Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson highlighted the essential work of the Human Services Police and noted the unique skills required for this critical role.
“New Jersey’s Human Services Police often handle situations and duties that are the true essence of community policing by engaging with individuals and families at times of great vulnerability and providing steady and supportive leadership,” Commissioner Johnson said. “Their work requires specialized skills and talents and training. I thank them and Director Timothy Gallagher for their constant dedication and commitment.”
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