Marion County Sheriff's Office, Kansas
End of Watch Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Add to My HeroesRobert P. Craft
Sheriff Robert Craft died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Sheriff Craft was a United States Marine Corps veteran who had served 14 years with the Marion County Sheriff's Office and previously served with the Kansas State Highway Patrol for 27 years. He is survived by his wife and son.
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 900 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 64
- Tour 41 years
- Badge 110
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Sunday, January 23, 2022
Most Recent Reflection
View all 28 ReflectionsMy thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sheriff Robert Craft. I am truly sorry for your loss. Sheriff Craft will be remembered for his service to this country and the people of Kansas.
Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland
June 20, 2022
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