Master Police Officer Robert John Hall

Robert John Hall

Master Police Officer Bob Hall died after contracting COVID-19 during a presumed exposure while on duty.

Officer Hall had been assigned to work at several protests between May 18th, 2020, and June 25th, 2020, in which he came in contact with other officers and members of the community.

Officer Hall had served with the Columbia Police Department for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, two children, and grandchildren.

Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.