Newark Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Saturday, August 22, 2020
Add to My HeroesIrving Gene Callender, III
Detective Irving Callender died as a result of complications after contracting COVID-19 while on duty.
Detective Callender had served with the Newark Police Department for 15 years and was assigned to the Executive Protection Unit. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and niece whom he raised.
Beginning 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 have died as a result of COVID-19, and continue to do so as the virus spreads across the United States.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
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Lieutenant ( Retired ) Victor Manata
Newark Police Department , Newark NJ
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