Miami Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, March 8, 1958
Add to My HeroesJohn Thomas Burlinson
Officer Burlinson was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver at SW 16th Avenue and SW 7th Street at 0355 hours. The drunk driver ran a stop sign and struck the rear of his patrol car, causing it to go out of control. The patrol car struck a palm tree and Officer Burlinson was thrown from the vehicle.
The 44-year-old driver was charged with drunk driving and running a stop sign but only convicted of running a stop sign and sentenced to three months in jail and fined $150.00.
Officer Burlinson was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He had been in law enforcement for four years and was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to 3 months
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Burlinson. I recently visited your grave at Miami Memorial Park.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 10, 2021
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