Lebanon Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Monday, December 28, 2020
Add to My HeroesKendle Glen Blackburn
Police Officer Kendle Blackburn died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 from a presumed exposure while on duty.
Officer Blackburn had served with the Lebanon Police Department for 16 years and had previously served with the Laclede County Sheriff’s Office for five years. 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 55
- Tour 21 years
- Badge 334
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Wednesday, November 18, 2020
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