Sergeant Charles Edward Norton

Sergeant Charles Edward Norton

Richmond County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

End of Watch Sunday, September 20, 2020

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Charles Edward Norton

Sergeant Charles Norton died after contracting COVID-19 as the result of a presumed exposure while on duty.

Sergeant Norton had served with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office for 22 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters, two grandchildren, and two sisters.


The Effects of COVID on Law Enforcement

Beginning in early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country began to contract COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Due to the nature of their job, law enforcement officers were required to work and interact with the community even as the majority of the country was self-quarantined. As a result, hundreds of officers died from COVID-related illnesses and other complications.

Corrections agencies, in particular, suffered tremendous losses due to the constant and close proximity between the corrections officers and large inmate populations. Since March 2020, ODMP has verified that over 900 law enforcement officers have died as the result of a confirmed or presumed exposure while on duty and continues to work with hundreds of other agencies that have suffered a COVID-related death.

Visit ODMP's COVID-19 memorial listing every officer who has died as a result of a confirmed or presumed exposure.

Bio

  • Age 62
  • Tour 22 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause COVID19

COVID-19, communicable disease

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While I did not know you personally, it’s very easy to read reflections written by your family and colleagues and be able to tell what a great man you were. You raised your children right and seemed to be a good husband as well as a good officer. Heaven has a special place for people like you. I pray for peace and comfort over all who suffer this loss. Lord please cover this family throughout their lives and continue to walk with them and let them know you are with them every step of the way.

Patrol Corporal Tyler Norton
Hamilton, AL Police Department

December 17, 2023

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