Fond du Lac Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Add to My HeroesJoseph John Kurer
Police Officer Joseph Kurer died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Officer Kurer was a United States Army veteran. He had served with the Fond du Lac Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife, two children, parents, and sister.
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 600 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 26
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 26
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Monday, August 2, 2021
Most Recent Reflection
View all 35 ReflectionsOn behalf of the U.S. Attorney, Assistant U.S. Attorneys, and support staff for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, we honor law enforcement officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. During National Police Week the focus is even greater that we never forget the officers and their families. Today, May 17th, 2022, we honor and remember you Officer Kurer. Rest in Peace.
United States Attorney's Office
Eastern District of Wisconsin
May 17, 2022
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