Panhandle Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Monday, December 7, 2020
Add to My HeroesLyle Gene Denny
Sergeant Lyle Denny died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in a confirmed exposure while on duty.
Sergeant Denny had served in law enforcement for 42 years and was the School Resource Officer for Panhandle High School. He is survived by his wife, daughter, two granddaughters, brother, and sister.
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.
Bio
- Age 66
- Tour 42 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 39 ReflectionsOn behalf of the Kentucky Peace Officers' Association please accept our condolences on the passing of Sergeant Denny.
Chip Nowlin
President
Kentucky Peace Officers' Association
January 12, 2021
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