Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, April 10, 2020
Add to My HeroesClifford W. Martin, Sr.
Sergeant Clifford Martin died as the result of contracting COVID-19 while on duty.
Sergeant Martin had served with the Chicago Police Department for 25 years and was assigned to Unit 610 - Bureau of Detectives - Area Central. He is survived by his wife and three children.
In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 25 years
- Badge 1456
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Friday, March 20, 2020
Most Recent Reflection
View all 86 ReflectionsOn behalf of the Major Crimes Unit of the Rochester Police Department, NY we send our sincerest sympathy in the loss of your Sergeant, Clifford Martin, Sr., from the COVID-19 virus. Sgt. Martin was a true professional and extended such a courtesy and hospitality to our Investigators while conducting business in Chicago. Sgt. Martin , you will be missed . Our thoughts and prayers for your family.
Investigator Mario Correia
Rochester Police Department, New York
September 23, 2020
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