Chief of Police Robert William Sealock

Chief of Police Robert William Sealock

Aliquippa City Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Saturday, April 11, 2020

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Robert William Sealock

Chief of Police Robert Sealock died from complications of a major asthma attack following a foot pursuit on March 26th, 2020.

He had joined other officers who were involved in a foot pursuit of a wanted subject. Shortly after arriving back to the police station, he suffered a severe asthma attack. He was unable to catch his breath and collapsed after his emergency inhaler was ineffective. A fellow officer immediately radioed for help and he was transported to a local hospital. He remained under intensive care until passing away on April 11th, 2020.

Chief Sealock was a U.S Navy veteran and served with the Aliquippa Police Department for 23 years. He was scheduled to retire later in the year.



Bio

  • Age 49
  • Tour 23 years
  • Badge 9108
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Duty related illness
  • Incident Date Thursday, March 26, 2020

foot pursuit, warrant service

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Thank you for your service, both military as well as police, and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

April 11, 2021

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